Photo of Monknash Beach with bright sand & rocks surface

Photo of Monknash Beach with turquoise pure water surface

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Photo of Monknash Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

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Photo of Monknash Beach surrounded by mountains

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Photo of Monknash Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

6.9

Good

Monknash Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Monknash Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Monknash Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Plough & Harrow is the closest place located 1700 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Monknash Beach?

There are 124 places to stay in the Monknash Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Monknash Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=621015&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Tremains Guest House</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9267384&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Woodlands</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1908920&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Mairs Bed and Breakfast.</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3623007&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The White Hart</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6258214&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Ash Cottage</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9845978&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Cosy Barn with beautiful views in Wick, Vale of Glamorgan</a></li></ul>

Monknash, United Kingdom

#70 out of 119 in Wales

6.9

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Good for swimming

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Located outside the settlement

Monknash • 1.6 km

Map of beach

Cafe Cliff Top Café

7.8 - Very good 220m

Bar The Horseshoe Inn

8.6 - Excellent 1.3km

Bar The Plough & Harrow

9.2 - Excellent 1.5km

Restaurant The Star Inn

9.2 - Excellent 2.7km

Bar Lamb & Flag

9 - Excellent 2.7km

Restaurant Frolics

9.8 - Exceptional 3km

Bar Three Golden Cups - Pub | Dining | Campsite

3km

Bar Mezze @ The Farmers Arms

8.6 - Excellent 3.2km

Coffee Shop West Farm

9 - Excellent 3.5km

Park Traeth Mawr

50m

National Park Monknash Beach

50m

Park Blaen y Cwm Nature Reserve

650m

Hiking Area Vantage Point

5.4km

Hiking Area The Bunny Run

5.5km

Park Merthyr Mawr Nature Reserve

6.5km

Park The Wilderness (Ger-Y-Llyn Pond)

9.8km

Park The Wilderness Lake Porthcawl

9.9km

Playground lle chwarae / playground

8.7km

Store Crafts By The Sea

9.8 - Exceptional 4.7km

Supermarket Aldi

9.6km

Convenience Store Premier

9.7km

Discount Store Poundland

9.8km

Tourist Attraction Monknash Coastguard Rocket House

10 - Exceptional 100m

Tourist Attraction Nash Point Lighthouse

780m

Tourist Attraction Dunraven Castle

9.2 - Excellent 1.8km

Wedding Venue St Donat's Castle and Arts Centre

2.1km

Tourist Attraction Slade Garden & Farm Tours

9 - Excellent 2.7km

Tourist Attraction Happy Bench - Wick Road - St Bridges Major

3.1km

Tourist Attraction Ogmore by the sea

10 - Exceptional 3.7km

Tourist Attraction Ogmore Castle

9.2 - Excellent 6km

Tourist Attraction The Stepping Stones

10 - Exceptional 6km

Performing Arts Theater Grand Pavilion

9 - Excellent 9.8km

Historical Landmark Candleston Castle

6.6km

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About

Monknash Beach is located on the Bristol channel (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 3th place out of 6 beaches in the Glamorgan region The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand & rocks cover, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, hikers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Monknash Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

To get to the beach, you need to walk along a mountain trail about 500m long.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Southerndown beach, which has a rating of 6.7.

Monknash Beach (Glamorgan) is located outside the Monknash settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+17 ^o C +14 ^o C

Air temperature

12.9 M/S

Wind

+16 ^o C

Water temperature

0.9 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Monknash • 1.6 km

Map of beach

Cafe Cliff Top Café

7.8 - Very good 220m

Bar The Horseshoe Inn

8.6 - Excellent 1.3km

Bar The Plough & Harrow

9.2 - Excellent 1.5km

Restaurant The Star Inn

9.2 - Excellent 2.7km

Bar Lamb & Flag

9 - Excellent 2.7km

Restaurant Frolics

9.8 - Exceptional 3km

Bar Three Golden Cups - Pub | Dining | Campsite

3km

Bar Mezze @ The Farmers Arms

8.6 - Excellent 3.2km

Coffee Shop West Farm

9 - Excellent 3.5km

Park Traeth Mawr

50m

National Park Monknash Beach

50m

Park Blaen y Cwm Nature Reserve

650m

Hiking Area Vantage Point

5.4km

Hiking Area The Bunny Run

5.5km

Park Merthyr Mawr Nature Reserve

6.5km

Park The Wilderness (Ger-Y-Llyn Pond)

9.8km

Park The Wilderness Lake Porthcawl

9.9km

Playground lle chwarae / playground

8.7km

Store Crafts By The Sea

9.8 - Exceptional 4.7km

Supermarket Aldi

9.6km

Convenience Store Premier

9.7km

Discount Store Poundland

9.8km

Tourist Attraction Monknash Coastguard Rocket House

10 - Exceptional 100m

Tourist Attraction Nash Point Lighthouse

780m

Tourist Attraction Dunraven Castle

9.2 - Excellent 1.8km

Wedding Venue St Donat's Castle and Arts Centre

2.1km

Tourist Attraction Slade Garden & Farm Tours

9 - Excellent 2.7km

Tourist Attraction Happy Bench - Wick Road - St Bridges Major

3.1km

Tourist Attraction Ogmore by the sea

10 - Exceptional 3.7km

Tourist Attraction Ogmore Castle

9.2 - Excellent 6km

Tourist Attraction The Stepping Stones

10 - Exceptional 6km

Performing Arts Theater Grand Pavilion

9 - Excellent 9.8km

Historical Landmark Candleston Castle

6.6km

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Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Monknash • 8.9km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.1 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

3.7km

Southerndown beach Southerndown beach

6.7 Good

4.8km

Llantwit major beach Llantwit major beach

6.3 Pleasant

Popular beach 6.8km

Ogmore Beach Ogmore Beach

7.7 Very good

9.6km

Porthcawl beach Porthcawl beach

7.3 Good

Popular beach 9.6km

Newton Beach Newton Beach

7.2 Good

10.7km

Trecco Bay Beach Trecco Bay Beach

7.8 Very good

Popular beach 16.7km

Sker Beach Sker Beach

8 Very good

19.6km

Pebble beach Pebble beach

5.9 Pleasant

Localities

Nearest

Monknash • 1.6km

Transport

Airport

CWL • 16.3km

Bus Station

Craig Lodge • 6.5km

Train Station

Llantwit Major • 6.7km

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Average Reviews rating

6.9 Good

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6.9 Good

Tara Willoughby

10 Exceptional

I had a great time exploring the beach; the scenery was absolutely stunning and the locals were incredibly kind-hearted.

October 2023

Vik

10 Exceptional

The beach was awful, as there were no outlets available for charging my phone or vape. Additionally, there was a noticeable absence of cafes and restrooms in the area. Feeling thirsty, I attempted to drink the abundant water, only to discover that someone had dumped a significant amount of salt into it. Despite these drawbacks, I would still rate it 5 out of 5 and highly recommend visiting.

October 2023

Samantha Thompson

10 Exceptional

This secluded beach offers a delightful stroll, perfect for nature enthusiasts and ocean lovers. The dramatic cliff coastline, characteristic of this region, adds to its charm. Unlike other beaches, this one remains untouched and lacks amenities such as cafes and toilets. For those seeking such facilities, it is recommended to visit Llantwit Major or Southerndown.

October 2023

Koral

10 Exceptional

The beach is absolutely stunning, and surprisingly not overcrowded! It's conveniently accessible from the cliffs, and it offers a spacious area to relax. Just make sure to check the tide times before visiting, depending on your preferences. It's also not too far of a hike from Dunraven Bay, making it a great place to stop for lunch during a hike. I highly recommend visiting on a sunny day with clear blue skies.

October 2023

Sara Davidson

8 Very good

This beach lacks restroom facilities and any cafes or shops. If you visit after rainfall or during rainy weather, it's important to wear appropriate footwear due to the muddy and challenging paths in certain areas.

October 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Monknash Beach?

The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gold color. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Monknash Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Monknash Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Monknash Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Monknash Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Monknash Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Monknash Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Monknash Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Monknash Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

On the territory of the national park / reserve
Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of Monknash Beach?

Monknash Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Hiking adventurers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Monknash Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Monknash Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Plough & Harrow is the closest place located 1700 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Monknash Beach?

There are 124 places to stay in the Monknash Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Monknash Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Monknash Beach from parking?

The Monknash Beach has no parking spot and you have to overcome a long descent.

Are there any attractions nearby Monknash Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Monknash Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Monknash Coastguard Rocket House located in 0.1 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Monknash Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Monknash Beach is August. Its average value reaches 18°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 18°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 9°C and water 9°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Monknash Beach (Vale of Glamorgan) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Monknash Beach (Vale of Glamorgan) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.