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Southerndown Beach is a beautiful rural beach situated at the foot of cliffs on the Heritage Coast, offering spectacular views surrounded by farmland. The beach is a popular spot for surfers and canoeists, and a local kiosk serves ice cream and refreshments.
The bay faces south-west towards the Bristol Channel, measuring approximately 1 kilometre at low tide and narrowing to approximately 200 metres at high tide. The beach is sandy, with a shingle bank at the high tide mark, backed by steep sandstone cliffs. The village of Southerndown is located north of the bay.
The coast waters and coastal belt are listed as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, confirming the high conservation status of the area.
The beach is popular for swimming, and water sports such as canoeing and surfing. It also features excellent rock pools that can be explored at low tide, and the rocks are rich in fossils, making it an ideal spot for fossil hunters. A path runs along the cliff tops towards Ogmore to the north-west, offering good views out over the Bristol Channel. A car park with toilets is located above the beach, and the Glamorgan Heritage Coast Visitor Centre is nearby.
There are specific rules regarding dogs on the beach. From May 1 to September 30, dogs are not allowed on the beach, but from October 1 onwards, dogs are welcome back on the beach.
Southerndown Beach is on the Glamorgan Heritage Coast.
Bay Sand Pebbles
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 6% |
| Max temperature | 17°C |
| feels like | 17°C |
| Wind 14mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight | |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 94% |
| Min temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 13°C |
| Wind 17mph |  |
The tide at Southerndown Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 10:05 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 3:57 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Toilets
Shops
Car park next to the beach - a fee applies.
Dogs not allowed May 1st to September 30th.
Beach cleaned daily.
Daily - 2nd July - 4th September
Excellent water quality
around 2 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road or 6 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road or 8 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 6 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road or 9 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 10 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 10 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 11 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 14 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 14 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 14 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 14 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 15 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 15 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 15 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 16 miles south as the seagull flies, around 120 miles by road.
around 16 miles east as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road.
Location: Southerndown
Location type: Rural
OS Grid: SS884729
Coordinates: 51°26'39"N 3°36'24"W
Mapcode: GBR HC.N7HN
What 3 Words: feed.loops.bombshell
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. Bride's Major
Nearest postcode: CF32 0RP
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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