Walks and hikes around Bridgend offer a diverse landscape that combines coastal charm with inland natural beauty. This region in South Wales presents hikers with a variety of terrains, from …

Last updated: September 20, 2025

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1. Merthyr Mawr Sand Dunes loop from Ogmore Castle

8.29km

02:08

40m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Kenfig Burrows Nature Reserve loop from Pyle

6.79km

01:44

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Hiking loop from Porthcawl

6.72km

01:44

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Kenfig Dunes Information Board – Rest Bay Rocky Shoreline loop from Porthcawl

5.85km

01:30

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Kenfig Dunes Information Board – Rest Bay Rocky Shoreline loop from Kenfig

14.6km

03:45

70m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Parc Slip Nature Reserve loop from Aberkenfig

3.98km

01:03

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Ogmore-by-Sea Beach – Traeth yr Afon Beach loop from Newton

10.9km

02:52

90m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Porthcawl Beach loop from Newton

4.94km

01:16

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Ogmore Castle Ruins – Ogmore-by-Sea Beach loop from Porthcawl

18.5km

04:45

80m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Kenfig Pool – Wild Berries in the Dunes loop from Kenfig

5.07km

01:20

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes around Bridgend

1. Merthyr Mawr Sand Dunes loop from Ogmore Castle

2. Kenfig Burrows Nature Reserve loop from Pyle

3. Hiking loop from Porthcawl

4. Kenfig Dunes Information Board – Rest Bay Rocky Shoreline loop from Porthcawl

5. Kenfig Dunes Information Board – Rest Bay Rocky Shoreline loop from Kenfig

6. Parc Slip Nature Reserve loop from Aberkenfig

7. Ogmore-by-Sea Beach – Traeth yr Afon Beach loop from Newton

8. Porthcawl Beach loop from Newton

9. Ogmore Castle Ruins – Ogmore-by-Sea Beach loop from Porthcawl

10. Kenfig Pool – Wild Berries in the Dunes loop from Kenfig

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