The Top 12 Natural Monuments in the Vale of Glamorgan
Vale of Glamorgan’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 12
beautiful natural monuments in the Vale of Glamorgan. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in the Vale of Glamorgan. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 21, 2025
Nash Point Lighthouse and Cliffs
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A coastal walk along the Glamorgan heritage coast from Llantwit Major, past Tresilian Bay and St Donat's castle to the lighthouse at Nash Point. Want to hear the fog horn?
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Dunraven Bay (Southerndown Beach)
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Beautiful bay great views from the coastal path all the way to Ogmore by sea
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Tinkinswood Burial Chamber
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Tinkinswood Burial Chamber is a Neolithic tomb topped with one of the largest capstones in Britain. Measuring 24 feet (7 m) by 15 feet (4.5 m) and weighing as much …
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Rhoose Point – Southernmost Point of Mainland Wales
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Located near the village of Rhoose in the stunning Vale of Glamorgan, Rhoose Point (Welsh: Trwyn y Rhws) stands as a captivating headland and settlement. Nestled in the southernmost reaches …
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Glamorgan Heritage Coast Cliffs and Rock Formations
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The Glamorgan Heritage Coast is a place of pure wonder and beauty. It's characterised by plunging cliffs, secluded coves, river estuaries, long sandy beaches, and breathtaking views across the Bristol …
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Tresilian Bay
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Tresilian Bay is renowned for its dramatic limestone cliffs, breathtaking views across the Bristol Channel, and a captivating white house nestled at the valley's edge, adding a touch of charm …
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Ogmore-by-Sea Beach and River
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Ogmore is one of the most popular family friendly beaches along the Glamorgan coast due to its expanse of golden sand and numerous rock pools to explore. There are fossils …
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Monknash Beach
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The beach at Cwm Nash, also known as Monknash, is a beautiful beach with a dramatic cliff backdrop.
The brook that arrives at the beach from the north spills onto …
The brook that arrives at the beach from the north spills onto …
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St Lythans Burial Chamber
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St Lythans Burial Chamber is a Neolithic tomb located in a field on the outskirts of Cardiff. It was originally covered by an earthen mound some 90 feet (27 m) …
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Pysgodlyn Mawr
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Nestled within Hensol Forest is Pysgodlyn Mawr, a designated SSSI site and owned by the Welsh Forestry Commission. Here you'll find a beautiful serene coarse fishing lake.
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Find even more amazing natural monuments in the Vale of Glamorgan by checking out the top Highlights region by region:
St. AthanLlancarfanEwennySt. DonatsLlanfairColwinstonLlanganRhooseMichaelston-Le-Pit And LeckwithWenvoePendoylanWelsh St. DonatsSully And LavernockLlantwit MajorBarryPenarthSt. Bride'S MajorLlandoughSt. Georges-Super-ElyDinas PowysLlandowCowbridge With LlanblethianPeterston-Super-ElySt. Nicholas And BonvilstonPenllynLlan-MaesWick
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