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Limpert Bay is situated to the west of Cardiff Airport and is characterised by a shingle and rock beach. At low tide, the beach reveals a vast expanse of rocks and pebbles, interspersed with rock-pools and patches of sand. The bay is rich in fossils, making it a popular spot for fossil hunting. Two large cooling water outlets from the local power station are also present in the water.
The bay lies near the village of East Aberthaw, and to access the beach, visitors can turn off the B4205 towards Gileston and take the road south, which ends in a car park.
The beach offers views over the Bristol Channel towards Minehead and Exmoor, and is considered a good spot for fishing. Although there are no facilities at the beach, a historic pub, thought to have been built in 1380, can be found in East Aberthaw.
It's worth noting that Limpert Bay is distinct from Fontygary Bay, which is located nearby and features a popular caravan park, Fontygary Leisure Park, and a scenic coastline with impressive cliffs and a large cave.
Limpert Bay is on the Glamorgan Heritage Coast, and adjacent to the Wales Coast Path.
Bay Sand Rock
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 100% |
| Max temperature | 16°C |
| feels like | 16°C |
| Wind 25mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 64% |
| Min temperature | 11°C |
| feels like | 11°C |
| Wind 24mph | |
The tide at Limpert 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
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Parking is available next to the beach.
Dogs are allowed
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
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The Fontygary Inn (1.9 miles)
Fonmon Castle (2.2 miles)
St Illtud s Church (3.8 miles)
St Illtyd's Church (3.8 miles)
Porthkerry Country Park (4.3 miles)
Beaupre Castle (4.6 miles)
Amelia Trust Farm (5.1 miles)
Llandow Circuit (5.1 miles)
Dyffryn Gardens (6.4 miles)
All distances are approximate
around 2 miles east as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles west-northwest 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 8 miles by road or 6 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles east as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road or 6 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles east as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles east as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 6 miles east as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 7 miles east as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 10 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 10 miles east as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 11 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 11 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 12 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 12 miles south as the seagull flies, around 109 miles by road.
around 12 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 109 miles by road.
around 13 miles south as the seagull flies, around 108 miles by road.
around 13 miles south as the seagull flies, around 108 miles by road.
around 13 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road or 17 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 13 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road or 18 miles on foot using coastal paths.
Location: West Aberthaw
Location type: Urban
Nearest village: Silstwn (Gileston)
OS Grid: ST020657
Coordinates: 51°22'56"N 3°24'31"W
Mapcode: GBR HM.S39N
What 3 Words: icon.stun.metals
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: St. Athan
Nearest postcode: CF6 9ZW
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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