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Whitmore Bay, also known as Barry Island Beach, is located on Barry Island, at the southern tip of Wales, approximately ten miles along the coast from Cardiff. The bay is a 700m sandy cove situated west of Barry Docks and Jackson's Bay, facing south towards the Bristol Channel. The beach is backed by the dock area and the town of Barry, with limestone cliffs and headlands, including Friars Point to the west and Nell's Point to the east.
The beach offers a range of amenities, including seaside shops, amusement arcades, crazy golf, horse and carriage rides, and beach huts for hire. There is also a climbing wall and various events throughout the year. The beach has a seasonal lifeguard service available and is known for being clean and generally litter-free. Wheelchairs are available for loan, and the beach and promenade are accessible.
Visitors to Whitmore Bay can enjoy a range of activities, including sunbathing, swimming, rock pooling, and building sandcastles. The beach is also a popular location for fans of the TV series Gavin and Stacey, who can spot filming locations and take in the glorious views of the Bristol Channel. The nearby Barry Island Pleasure Park offers additional entertainment options, including rides and games.
Dogs are not allowed on the beach from May 1 to September 30, but are permitted outside of these dates. The beach holds a Blue Flag, and Barry Island Seafront and Friary Point have been awarded a Green Flag. Parking is easy to find close to the beach, and the train journey from Cardiff takes approximately 30 minutes.
Bay Sand
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 98% |
| Max temperature | 11°C |
| feels like | 10°C |
| Wind 28mph |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 34% |
| Min temperature | 8°C |
| feels like | 7°C |
| Wind 20mph | |
The tide at Barry Island Whitmore Bay is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 11:33 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 5:46 PM.
Detailed weather and tides »
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Litter bins
Slipway
There is plenty of parking nearby.
Restrictions at Whitmore: May-September.
Beach is cleaned regularly.
Daily - 21st May - 4th September
Weekends - 30th April - 15th May
Easter Bank Holiday - 25th - 28th March
Excellent water quality
less than a mile east-northeast as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
less than a mile west-southwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
less than a mile west as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
less than a mile west as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road.
just over a mile east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 4 miles west as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 5 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 6 miles west as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 10 miles west as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 10 miles west as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 13 miles east as the seagull flies, around 69 miles by road.
around 13 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 75 miles by road.
around 13 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 68 miles by road.
around 13 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 68 miles by road.
around 13 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 69 miles by road.
around 13 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 70 miles by road.
around 13 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 79 miles by road.
around 13 miles east as the seagull flies, around 67 miles by road.
around 14 miles south as the seagull flies, around 94 miles by road.
Location: Barry Island, Barri
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: ST115663
Coordinates: 51°23'21"N 3°16'20"W
Mapcode: GBR HT.RMMG
What 3 Words: feels.hung.best
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: Barry
Nearest postcode: CF6 8RY
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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