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Llantwit Major

Penryn Bay – Nash Point Lighthouse loop from Llantwit Major

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United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Vale of Glamorgan
Llantwit Major

Penryn Bay – Nash Point Lighthouse loop from Llantwit Major

Moderate

4.9

(17)

131

hikers

Penryn Bay – Nash Point Lighthouse loop from Llantwit Major

02:32

9.75km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

357 m

View of Llantwit Major Beach

Highlight • Beach

Beach with waves breaking in different directions.

There is a surfing centre here and I spotted surfers wrapping up for the day.

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2

1.23 km

Tresilian Bay

Highlight • Historical Site

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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3

2.60 km

Penryn Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Penryn Bay is a secluded cove located a stone's throw away from the magnificent St Donats Castle and Arts Centre on the Glamorgan Heritage Coast.

The bay features a huge …

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4

4.10 km

Nash Point Lighthouse

Highlight • Historical Site

Nash Point Lighthouse is an iconic and historic building dating back to the 19th century.

The lighthouse is open to visitors and the fog signal is sounded on the first …

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4.59 km

Nash Lighthouse West (Disused)

Lighthouse

6

4.94 km

Clifftop Café

Highlight • Cafe

Grab a drink, a burger and a welsh cake here!

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7

5.28 km

Nash Point Lighthouse and Cliffs

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

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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9.75 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.32 km

1.13 km

280 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.93 km

1.15 km

348 m

197 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Friday 3 July

20°C

16°C

15 %

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