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Very good

Sker Beach

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Sker Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Hyde Out. Coffee and Cake Bar is the closest place located 2000 meters from the beach.

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

There are 93 places to stay in the Sker Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Sker Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1642702&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Ballas Farm Country Guest House</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=277095&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Green Acre Motel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=261523&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Rose And Crown</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6036307&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Chart House</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8325137&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Barn B&B</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9642868&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Stunning Sea View Two Bed Two Bathroom Apartment</a></li></ul>

Kenfig, United Kingdom

#6 out of 119 in Wales

Very good

Free entrance Amenities beach Gray sand & pebble Sand bottom Good for swimming

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Located outside the settlement

Kenfig • 2 km

Map of beach

Cafe The Hyde Out. Coffee and Cake Bar

9.6 - Exceptional 1.4km

Bar Prince Of Wales Inn

9.2 - Excellent 1.9km

Cafe JJ's Cafe

9.6 - Exceptional 2km

Cafe Thtf Global

9 - Excellent 2km

Restaurant Dawn's Burger Van

10 - Exceptional 2.1km

Coffee Shop Thomas Lau Limited

2.1km

Bar The Angel

8.8 - Excellent 2.3km

Bar Seagull Hotel

8.4 - Very good 3km

Bar Rose & Crown

9 - Excellent 3.5km

Hiking Area Sker Beach to Margam Coastal Path

440m

Park Wales

690m

Park Kenfig Pool - South Hide

1km

Park Kenfig National Nature Reserve

1.4km

Park Margam Country Park

3.4km

Park Nottage village green

3.6km

Park The Wilderness Lake Porthcawl

4.1km

Park The Wilderness (Ger-Y-Llyn Pond)

4.1km

Zoo Wiggleys Fun Farm

8.6km

Playground lle chwarae / playground

5.5km

Discount Store Poundland

4.3km

Convenience Store Premier

4.3km

Supermarket Aldi

4.4km

Store Crafts By The Sea

9.8 - Exceptional 9.4km

Tourist Attraction Sker Beach

50m

Wedding Venue The Orangery

3.4km

Tourist Attraction Porthcawl Museum

9.2 - Excellent 4.3km

Tourist Attraction Porthcawl Lighthouse

9.4 - Excellent 4.9km

Tourist Attraction Aberavon Beach

6.6km

Tourist Attraction Baked Bean Museum of Excellence

9.6 - Exceptional 6.8km

Tourist Attraction Port talbot beach

9.8 - Exceptional 7.2km

Tourist Attraction Aberavon beach

9.2 - Excellent 7.5km

Tourist Attraction Robinson Crusoe shack

10 - Exceptional 7.7km

Performing Arts Theater Grand Pavilion

9 - Excellent 4.3km

Historical Landmark Candleston Castle

8.7km

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About

Sker Beach is located on the Celtic Sea and it is in the 1th place out of 4 beaches in the Bridgend region The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a long lasting coastline with turquoise water and gray sand & pebble cover, so you don't need 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, pet owners etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Sker Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

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

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

Getting to the beach is not easy. To reach it, you need to take a path more than 1km long. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

Sker Beach (Bridgend) is located outside the Kenfig 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

+19 ^o C +14 ^o C

Air temperature

9.4 M/S

Wind

+15 ^o C

Water temperature

0.8 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Kenfig • 2 km

Map of beach

Cafe The Hyde Out. Coffee and Cake Bar

9.6 - Exceptional 1.4km

Bar Prince Of Wales Inn

9.2 - Excellent 1.9km

Cafe JJ's Cafe

9.6 - Exceptional 2km

Cafe Thtf Global

9 - Excellent 2km

Restaurant Dawn's Burger Van

10 - Exceptional 2.1km

Coffee Shop Thomas Lau Limited

2.1km

Bar The Angel

8.8 - Excellent 2.3km

Bar Seagull Hotel

8.4 - Very good 3km

Bar Rose & Crown

9 - Excellent 3.5km

Hiking Area Sker Beach to Margam Coastal Path

440m

Park Wales

690m

Park Kenfig Pool - South Hide

1km

Park Kenfig National Nature Reserve

1.4km

Park Margam Country Park

3.4km

Park Nottage village green

3.6km

Park The Wilderness Lake Porthcawl

4.1km

Park The Wilderness (Ger-Y-Llyn Pond)

4.1km

Zoo Wiggleys Fun Farm

8.6km

Playground lle chwarae / playground

5.5km

Discount Store Poundland

4.3km

Convenience Store Premier

4.3km

Supermarket Aldi

4.4km

Store Crafts By The Sea

9.8 - Exceptional 9.4km

Tourist Attraction Sker Beach

50m

Wedding Venue The Orangery

3.4km

Tourist Attraction Porthcawl Museum

9.2 - Excellent 4.3km

Tourist Attraction Porthcawl Lighthouse

9.4 - Excellent 4.9km

Tourist Attraction Aberavon Beach

6.6km

Tourist Attraction Baked Bean Museum of Excellence

9.6 - Exceptional 6.8km

Tourist Attraction Port talbot beach

9.8 - Exceptional 7.2km

Tourist Attraction Aberavon beach

9.2 - Excellent 7.5km

Tourist Attraction Robinson Crusoe shack

10 - Exceptional 7.7km

Performing Arts Theater Grand Pavilion

9 - Excellent 4.3km

Historical Landmark Candleston Castle

8.7km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

5.7km from the beach

7.6 Very good

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Located at nearest locality

Kenfig • 4.6km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

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Localities

Nearest

Kenfig • 2km

Transport

Airport

SWS • 23.6km

Bus Station

Forge • 5.1km

Train Station

Sarn • 11.7km

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8 Very good

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8 Very good

Julie Brown

10 Exceptional

A fantastic walk with outstanding views over the ocean and other bays. There are lots of places to sit and enjoy a picnic, whilst watching the surfers enjoying the waves.

Rich lePik

10 Exceptional

What a lovely beach! Reminds me of the expansive beaches in Biscarosse, France. Only hardship was the walk to it across the sand dunes from the Kenfig Nature Reserve Centre, so if you’re looking for a beach a short distance from parking then this isn’t the one. But, definitely worth the trek!

Rachel Fawcett

10 Exceptional

Great walk through the dunes to Sker beach. Great for kids, rock climbing, lots of off lead dogs. Nice walk to the point, lifeguards close to one end. Nice long open beach even when tide is in.

Channelle Lai

10 Exceptional

Lovely long beach with interesting shells and stones you can take home. Beautiful for a dog walk, especially taking the ling scenic route through the sand dunes from kenfig nature reserve

Andy Dean

10 Exceptional

Loved my experience here id had a long day and this place revived me such a peaceful evening had , i ran for 5 mile on the beach and around the dunes freely i took a book in a back pack and found a lovely spot to chill right by the sea in a little rocky cove at Sker point i went back down to watch sunset on top of a dune perfect 😍

Questions and answers

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

Sker Beach has a gray sand and pebble cover. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Sker Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Sker 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 Sker Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

Sker 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 Sker Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Sker Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Sker Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Sker 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

What are the key audiences of Sker Beach?

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

Beachgoers with pets
Hiking adventurers

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Sker Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Hyde Out. Coffee and Cake Bar is the closest place located 2000 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Sker Beach?

There are 93 places to stay in the Sker Beach area.

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

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Sker Beach from parking?

The Sker Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters and you have to walk along the trail for more than 1km to reach the beach.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Sker Beach is July. Its average value reaches 19°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 17°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 8°C and water 10°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Sker Beach (Bridgend) 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.Sker Beach (Bridgend) 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.