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Fontygary Bay features a wide pebble beach backed by striking cliffs, making it a popular destination for swimming during the summer months when a lifeguard service is available. The beach is surrounded by fields, a caravan park, and various facilities such as a cafe and toilets. Parking is available along Fontygary Road, a short walk from the beach. The nearby village of Rhoose offers additional amenities, including shops, accommodations, and a train station with regular services to Cardiff.
Located approximately three miles southwest of Barry, Fontygary Bay is easily accessible through the Fontygary Leisure Park, a popular caravan park that offers a range of family-friendly activities and amenities. The beach can be reached by following a path that winds behind the main reception complex, leading down to the shingle beach and impressive cliffs.
At low tide, the large Font-y-Gary Cave becomes visible, providing a unique opportunity for exploration. Visitors can also take a scenic walk along the coast path, leading to the fascinating remains of the Aberthaw Lime Kilns or towards Porthkerry. However, it is essential to exercise caution due to the risk of rock falls caused by erosion, and walking under the foot of the cliffs is strongly discouraged.
The beach is dog-friendly all year round, and visitors can enjoy walking along the clifftop paths with their pets. The Fontygary Leisure Park offers a range of amenities, including a caravan park, cafe, and toilets.
Fontygary Bay is adjacent to the Wales Coast Path.
Bay Shingle Pebbles
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 100% |
| Max temperature | 16°C |
| feels like | 16°C |
| Wind 24mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 38% |
| Min temperature | 11°C |
| feels like | 11°C |
| Wind 23mph | |
The tide at Fontygary Bay is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 3:48 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 10:08 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Campsite
Food available
Shops
There is parking off Fontygary Road.
No information available
Water quality not measured here
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All distances are approximate
around 2 miles west as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles east as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles east as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles east as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles east as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles east as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles east as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 6 miles west as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 7 miles west as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 8 miles east as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 9 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 11 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 13 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 110 miles by road.
around 13 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 13 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 110 miles by road.
around 13 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 109 miles by road.
around 13 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 14 miles south as the seagull flies, around 109 miles by road.
around 14 miles south as the seagull flies, around 107 miles by road.
around 14 miles south as the seagull flies, around 102 miles by road.
Location: Ffont-y-Gari (Font-y-gary)
Location type: Town
OS Grid: ST051658
Coordinates: 51°23'1"N 3°21'53"W
Mapcode: GBR HP.S2CB
What 3 Words: former.incurs.roadblock
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
Country: Wales
Local Authority: Vale of Glamorgan
Parish: Rhoose
Nearest postcode: CF6 9ZT
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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