Wales, United Kingdom · Europe
Porthcawl is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Pyle, 31km from Porlock Hill.
Porthcawl is a town located in Wales, United Kingdom. With a population of 15,672, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Porthcawl sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Porthcawl to your route.
Porthcawl ([pɔrθˈkaul] ) is a town and community in the Bridgend County Borough of Wales. It is located on the south coast, 25 miles (40 km) west of Cardiff and 19 miles (31 km) south-east of Swansea.
Historically part of Glamorgan and situated on a low limestone headland on the South Wales coast, overlooking theRead more
Bristol Channel, Porthcawl developed as a coal port during the 19th century, but its trade was soon taken over by more rapidly developing ports such as Barry. North-west of the town, in the dunes known as Kenfig Burrows, lies the remains of Kenfig Castle.
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Porthcawl is located in Wales, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.4790 latitude, -3.7036 longitude.
Porthcawl has a population of approximately 15,672 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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beach
Triple limestone peaks guard a sweep of sand where Pennard Pill meanders to the sea on the Gower: repeatedly voted among Britain's best beaches yet reached only on foot past a ruined castle. View from Pennard cliffs is the classic.
30 km · about 35 min drive
famous road
Britain's steepest A-road, where the A39 climbs out of Porlock onto Exmoor at gradients up to 1-in-4 with two severe hairpins. A scenic Victorian toll road offers a gentler coastal alternative.
31 km · about 35 min drive
waterfall
Spectacular waterfall in the Brecon Beacons where you can walk behind the curtain of water on a natural rock ledge, a truly unique experience.
34 km · about 40 min drive
famous road
Exhilarating mountain road through the Brecon Beacons, a favourite of motoring programmes and often called the best driving road in Wales.
41 km · about 50 min drive
beach
A sweeping three-mile beach on the Gower Peninsula with dramatic cliff views, Worm's Head promontory, and powerful surf.
42 km · about 50 min drive
cafe
A characterful biker cafe in the Brecon Beacons serving as a popular pit stop for riders exploring the stunning Welsh mountain roads.
48 km · about 55 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The highest peak in southern Britain at 886 metres, the flat-topped summit of the Brecon Beacons offering sweeping views across Wales.
49 km · about 55 min drive
national park
South Wales mountain range with flat-topped peaks, cascading waterfalls, deep caves and an International Dark Sky Reserve.
49 km · about 55 min drive
April to October
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