Photo of Ogmore Beach with gray pebble surface

Photo of Ogmore Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Ogmore Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Ogmore Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Ogmore Beach and the settlement

Photo of Ogmore Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

7.7

Very good

Ogmore Beach

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

The bar is located right on the Ogmore Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Hilary and Iain's Kitchen is the closest place located 800 meters from the beach.

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

There are 114 places to stay in the Ogmore Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Ogmore Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=303775&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Great House Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2879557&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Mary House</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9267384&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Woodlands</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6194390&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Old Newton Cottage</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1830798&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Dairy Cottage</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5485682&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">145 New Road</a></li></ul>

Tythegston, United Kingdom

#18 out of 119 in Wales

7.7

Very good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Gray pebble Sand bottom Kite or windsurfing Good for swimming

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Located within the settlement

Ogmore-by-Sea • 0.5 km

Map of beach

Coffee Shop Welsh Coffee Company

9.4 - Excellent 400m

Cafe Hilary and Iain's Kitchen

8.8 - Excellent 450m

Meal Takeaway Shakes Shake It Up

690m

Coffee Shop West Farm

9 - Excellent 880m

Restaurant Frolics

9.8 - Exceptional 1.5km

Bar Three Golden Cups - Pub | Dining | Campsite

1.5km

Bar The Pelican Inn

8.4 - Very good 2.1km

Bar Blue Water Club

8.4 - Very good 2.4km

Bar Jolly Sailor

9.2 - Excellent 2.8km

Hiking Area Vantage Point

1.1km

Hiking Area The Bunny Run

1.4km

Park Merthyr Mawr Nature Reserve

1.5km

Park The Wilderness (Ger-Y-Llyn Pond)

4km

Park The Wilderness Lake Porthcawl

4km

Park Nottage village green

4.5km

Park Traeth Mawr

4.8km

National Park Monknash Beach

5.6km

Park Blaen y Cwm Nature Reserve

5.8km

Playground lle chwarae / playground

2.7km

Store Crafts By The Sea

9.8 - Exceptional 490m

Convenience Store Premier

3.7km

Supermarket Aldi

3.9km

Discount Store Poundland

4.1km

Tourist Attraction Ogmore by the sea

10 - Exceptional 600m

Tourist Attraction Robinson Crusoe shack

10 - Exceptional 880m

Tourist Attraction Slade Garden & Farm Tours

9 - Excellent 1.8km

Tourist Attraction The Stepping Stones

10 - Exceptional 2.2km

Tourist Attraction Ogmore Castle

9.2 - Excellent 2.2km

Tourist Attraction Dunraven Castle

9.2 - Excellent 2.5km

Tourist Attraction Happy Bench - Wick Road - St Bridges Major

2.9km

Tourist Attraction Porthcawl Lighthouse

9.4 - Excellent 3.7km

Tourist Attraction Porthcawl Museum

9.2 - Excellent 4.1km

Performing Arts Theater Grand Pavilion

9 - Excellent 4.2km

Historical Landmark Candleston Castle

1.7km

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About

Ogmore Beach is located on the Celtic Sea and it is in the 1th place out of 6 beaches in the Glamorgan region The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and gray pebble, 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 etc. It is partially crowded during the high season. Please note that the area nearby is possible for wild camping.

Ogmore Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. 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. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Trecco Bay Beach, which has a rating of 7.8.

Ogmore Beach is located in Glamorgan within Ogmore-by-Sea, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+20 ^o C +13 ^o C

Air temperature

8.8 M/S

Wind

+15 ^o C

Water temperature

0.9 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Ogmore-by-Sea • 0.5 km

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Coffee Shop Welsh Coffee Company

9.4 - Excellent 400m

Cafe Hilary and Iain's Kitchen

8.8 - Excellent 450m

Meal Takeaway Shakes Shake It Up

690m

Coffee Shop West Farm

9 - Excellent 880m

Restaurant Frolics

9.8 - Exceptional 1.5km

Bar Three Golden Cups - Pub | Dining | Campsite

1.5km

Bar The Pelican Inn

8.4 - Very good 2.1km

Bar Blue Water Club

8.4 - Very good 2.4km

Bar Jolly Sailor

9.2 - Excellent 2.8km

Hiking Area Vantage Point

1.1km

Hiking Area The Bunny Run

1.4km

Park Merthyr Mawr Nature Reserve

1.5km

Park The Wilderness (Ger-Y-Llyn Pond)

4km

Park The Wilderness Lake Porthcawl

4km

Park Nottage village green

4.5km

Park Traeth Mawr

4.8km

National Park Monknash Beach

5.6km

Park Blaen y Cwm Nature Reserve

5.8km

Playground lle chwarae / playground

2.7km

Store Crafts By The Sea

9.8 - Exceptional 490m

Convenience Store Premier

3.7km

Supermarket Aldi

3.9km

Discount Store Poundland

4.1km

Tourist Attraction Ogmore by the sea

10 - Exceptional 600m

Tourist Attraction Robinson Crusoe shack

10 - Exceptional 880m

Tourist Attraction Slade Garden & Farm Tours

9 - Excellent 1.8km

Tourist Attraction The Stepping Stones

10 - Exceptional 2.2km

Tourist Attraction Ogmore Castle

9.2 - Excellent 2.2km

Tourist Attraction Dunraven Castle

9.2 - Excellent 2.5km

Tourist Attraction Happy Bench - Wick Road - St Bridges Major

2.9km

Tourist Attraction Porthcawl Lighthouse

9.4 - Excellent 3.7km

Tourist Attraction Porthcawl Museum

9.2 - Excellent 4.1km

Performing Arts Theater Grand Pavilion

9 - Excellent 4.2km

Historical Landmark Candleston Castle

1.7km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

2.6km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Woodlands

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Ogmore-by-Sea • 2.2km from center

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3.4km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Caravan by the sea Trecco Bay

Holiday Park/Caravan Park

Located at nearest locality

Ogmore-by-Sea • 3.9km from center

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3.4km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Honeysuckle

Holiday Park/Caravan Park

Located at nearest locality

Ogmore-by-Sea • 3.9km from center

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Yellow Welsh Cottage-Coastal Retreat Village View

3.5km from the beach

8 Very good

Yellow Welsh Cottage-Coastal Retreat Village View

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Ogmore-by-Sea • 3km from center

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3.5km from the beach

Amore Caravans

Holiday Park/Caravan Park

Located at nearest locality

Ogmore-by-Sea • 4km from center

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3.5km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Old Newton Cottage

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Ogmore-by-Sea • 4km from center

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4.7km from the beach

8.3 Very good

The Great House Hotel

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Ogmore-by-Sea • 4.7km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

What to do in Ogmore Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Ogmore Beach welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.

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2.8km

Porthcawl beach Porthcawl beach

7.3 Good

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Newton Beach Newton Beach

7.2 Good

3.2km

Southerndown beach Southerndown beach

6.7 Good

4.1km

Trecco Bay Beach Trecco Bay Beach

7.8 Very good

Popular beach 6.8km

Monknash Beach Monknash Beach

6.9 Good

Popular beach 10km

Sker Beach Sker Beach

8 Very good

11.4km

Llantwit major beach Llantwit major beach

6.3 Pleasant

21.5km

Aberavon beach Aberavon beach

7.2 Good

Localities

Nearest

Ogmore-by-Sea • 540m

Transport

Airport

CWL • 22km

Bus Station

Craig Lodge • 510m

Train Station

Wildmill • 7.4km

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Questions and answers

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

The beachline of Ogmore Beach is covered with gray pebbles. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Ogmore Beach?

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

The Ogmore Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Kite and windsurfing

Is the Ogmore 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.

Ogmore 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.

So the overall recommendation of the Ogmore Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Ogmore 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 pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Ogmore Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Ogmore Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Ogmore Beach?

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

Wild camping lovers (caravans)

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

The bar is located right on the Ogmore Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Hilary and Iain's Kitchen is the closest place located 800 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Ogmore Beach?

There are 114 places to stay in the Ogmore Beach area.

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

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Ogmore Beach from parking?

The Ogmore Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Ogmore Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Ogmore Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Robinson Crusoe shack located in 1.3 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Ogmore 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?

Ogmore 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.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Ogmore Beach (Vale of Glamorgan) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Ogmore Beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.