Attractions near Merthyr Mawr Sand Dunes

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Merthyr Mawr Sand Dunes

Merthyr Mawr Road, Merthyr Mawr, Near Bridgend CF32 - Wales, UK

Merthyr Mawr Sand Dunes are situated about one mile outside the village of Merthyr Mawr; they are a huge network of dunes, rolling over towards the Ogmore/Porthcawl coast, and once the largest sand dune system in Europe. The dunes also...

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Attractions near Merthyr Mawr Sand Dunes

A selection of attractions close to Merthyr Mawr Sand Dunes:

Dunraven Beach (< 1 Mile)

Dunraven Beach is located 20 miles west of Cardiff, and situated within the beautiful Heritage Coast of South Wales. The sand and pebble beach is...

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Candleston Castle (< 1 Mile)

Candleston Castle is in fact a fortified manor house dating back to the 14th Century. It was altered many times eventually becoming abandoned some time...

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Park Slip Nature Reserve (< 1 Mile)

Park Slip nature reserve is a 305 acre reserve managed by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales. The reserve sits alongside the cycle...

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Tondu Iron Works (< 1 Mile)

Sir Robert Price established Tondu Ironworks in 1838 when Welsh iron was in great demand. The Ironworks are built into the side of a hill,...

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Cefn Cribbwr Iron Works (< 1 Mile)

Cefn Cribbwr Iron Works sits well within the wooded area of Bedford Park. From the late 18th to the early 20th centuries it was a...

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Bryngarw Country Park (4.8 Miles)

Enjoy the haven of tranquillity, natural beauty and wildlife of Bryngarw Park. The park has 113 acres of beautiful walks and gardens including a Japanese...

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Merthyr Mawr Village (5.1 Miles)

Merthyr Mawr is an idyllic little village set about 2.5 miles outside of Bridgend. With an outstandingly beautiful collection of thatched cottages all surrounding...

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Kenfig National Nature Reserve (5.2 Miles)

Kenfig Nature Reserve is a superb example of Welsh coastal landscape. The sand-dune system spreads across the majority of the reserve and is home to...

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Ewenny Pottery (6.2 Miles)

Ewenny Pottery is a small, friendly pottery that has been run by one family for over seven generations. It has continued in its tradition of...

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South Wales Police Museum (6.2 Miles)

The purpose of this museum is to tell the story of policing in South Wales from Celtic times, right through to the modern day....

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Coity Castle (6.2 Miles)

Coity Castle sits high above the main road running through Coity. The Norman castle with its square keep and curtain wall dates from the...

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Margam Park & Abbey (6.4 Miles)

Margam Abbey Church was founded in 1147 by Robert of Gloucester. The Abbey sits within the grounds of Margam Country Park which offers beauty, history,...

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Coney Beach & Pleasure Park (6.6 Miles)

Coney Beach Pleasure Park sits right on the sandy beachfront of Trecco Bay. It has a variety of rides and amusements including The Megablitz...

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Rest Bay Beach (7.1 Miles)

Rest Bay faces south-west. The beach front is wide, flat and clean, the firm golden sands sweep up to a rocky shoreline backed by acres...

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The Grand Pavilion (7.3 Miles)

The Grand Pavilion in Porthcawl is a fantastic all-round entertainment venue. At this wonderful seaside arena they hold top name shows, music festivals, comedy evenings,...

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(All distances are direct and may be longer by road)