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The beach faces south west towards the Bristol Channel, backed by cliffs at the north end, with a promenade at the south end towards Cold Knap Point and the highly urbanised town of Barry in the surrounding area.
Cold Knap Beach is adjacent to the Wales Coast Path.
Sand
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 90% |
| Max temp. | 16°C |
| (feels like | 13°C) |
| Wind 11mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 0% |
| Min temp. | 10°C |
| (feels like | 9°C) |
| Wind 9mph |  |
The tide at Cold Knap Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 2:42 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 8:47 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Slipway
Barry Island Car Park is next to the beach.
Dogs are allowed.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Excellent water quality
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around 6 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
less than a mile east as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
just over a mile east as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road.
less than a mile east as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles east as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 5 miles east as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 3 miles west as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 5 miles west as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 9 miles west as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 9 miles west as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
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Location: The knap, Barri
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: ST097663
Country: Wales
Local Authority: Vale of Glamorgan Council
Parish: Barry
Nearest postcode: CF62 6YP
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
