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Limpert Bay

(Aberthaw Beach)

Vale of Glamorgan, Wales


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A wide bay overlooked by Aberthaw Power Station.

At low tides this is a vast expanse of rocks and pebbles. Rich in fossils and interspersed with rock-pools and patches of sand. In the water there are two large cooling water outlets from the local power station.

Limpert Bay is on the Glamorgan Heritage Coast, and adjacent to the Wales Coast Path.

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Weather and tides for Thursday 19 December

Today
Chance of rain 64%
Max temp. 7°C
(feels like 2°C)
Wind 20mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 55%
Min temp. 4°C
(feels like 1°C)
Wind 11mph

The tide at Limpert Bay is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 3:26 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 9:42 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   9°C  

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Recommended holiday cottages near Limpert Bay

Things to do and see in the area

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

Other beaches nearby

Location: West Aberthaw

Location type: Urban

Nearest village: Silstwn (Gileston)

OS Grid: ST020657

Country: Wales

Local Authority: Vale of Glamorgan

Parish: St. Athan

Nearest postcode: CF6 9ZW

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