The South Coast of Wales
Discover the South Coast of Wales including the coastlines of Monmouthshire and Glamorgan. Plan a coastal nature trip, staycation or holiday with our curated guide.
Articles
The Wales Coast Path’s ‘Glamorgan Heritage Coast’
(WalesCoastPath)
Less than an hour away: the best beaches near Cardiff
(Trivago)
The Gower Peninsula
(Wikipedia)
Gower: 10 things not to miss
(Visit Wales)
Celebrating Monmouthshire’s tides
(South Wales Argus)
Useful Websites
South Wales Coast Path
With extensive descriptions of sections and a detailed route map. From Swansea Bay to the English Border at Chepstow.
South Wales Coast and Severn Estuary
Official Wales Coast Path site with walks and practical info such as path updates and transport.
Glamorgan
Glamorgan Heritage Coast
The Glamorgan Heritage Coast stretches for 14 miles, from Aberthaw to Porthcawl…
Glamorgan Heritage Coast & Beaches
At Visit the Vale find details of beaches with descriptions and photos.
Glamorgan Beaches
The beach guide has 55 beaches listed in Glamorgan, with descriptions and useful general information.
Gower AONB
Visit Landscapes for Life to discover the Gower Peninsula Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Swansea Bay – Swansea Council
Includes the downloads Swansea Bay: Nature on Your Doorstep and Swansea Bay: Natures Calendar.
Visit Swansea Bay
Pages include Stunning Beaches, Walking, Watersports… Also The Gower Peninsula.
Things to do in Gower – National Trust
Explore the Gower coast with the National Trust.
Oxwich National Nature Reserve
Oxwich Bay is an award winning beach, and the reserve a mix of habitats, found out more including wildlife info at Natural Resources Wales.
Monmouthshire
Wales Coast Path – Monmouthshire
Walk the Wales Coast Path in Monmouthshire, including a .pdf leaflet download.
Sponsored listings
Rural Retreats on the South coast of Wales
A vast portfolio of self-catering cottages including two charming cottages on the south coast of Wales at Nash Point Lighthouse site on The Glamorgan Heritage Coast.
Haven Coastal Holiday Parks
Family friendly parks by the sea with camping pitches, chalets and lodges with all amenities on site, leaving you free to explore the coast and sandy beaches of South Wales.
Carmarthen Bay & Gower: Wales Coast Path Official Guide: Tenby to Swansea
Everything walkers need to walk and enjoy the Wales Coast Path. Written by outdoor professionals, these authorative guidebooks give long-distance and local walkers what they need to explore the coast path with confidence.
Also see: The Countryside of South Wales.