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Rest Bay Rocky Shoreline – Rest Bay Beach loop from Porthcawl

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Rest Bay Rocky Shoreline – Rest Bay Beach loop from Porthcawl

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5.0

(3)

106

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Rest Bay Rocky Shoreline – Rest Bay Beach loop from Porthcawl

01:48

6.97km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.40 km

Memorial Stone

Highlight • Other

2

3.40 km

View of Rest Bay

Highlight • Beach

3

3.96 km

Rest Bay Rocky Shoreline

Highlight • Beach

Rest bay is a bay and beach near Porthcawl on the coast of Bridgend. The long sandy beach is west facing and is popular with surfers. Facilities are basic. There is a pay and display car park and cafe nearby.

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4

4.06 km

Rest Bay Beach

Highlight • Beach

Rest Bay is a sandy beach on the outskirts of Porthcawl, backed by The Royal Porthcawl Golf Club.

The beach receives a decent amount of swell, making it a good …

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5

6.20 km

View of the Rocky Coastline at The Esplanade

Highlight • Viewpoint

At low tide, the water escapes quite far.

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6

6.57 km

Lizzy Sculpture on Porthcawl Seafront

Highlight • Monument

7

6.72 km

Coffi Co Lounge

Highlight • Cafe

Good food, drinks and cakes. Nice view. Plenty of outdoor seating. They'll also top up your bottle free if you ask nicely.

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B

6.97 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.89 km

2.34 km

639 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.86 km

2.36 km

1.75 km

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