Photo of Barry Island (Whitmore Bay), a beach in the Vale of Glamorgan, south east Wales.

Barry Island (Whitmore Bay)© Colin Smith / Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Beaches & swimming in Vale of GlamorganVale of Glamorgan, Wales

5 beaches and swimming spots in the Albion Guide across Vale of Glamorgan — see the full beaches and swimming spots directory, or everything to explore in Vale of Glamorgan.

Photo of Barry Island (Whitmore Bay), a beach in the Vale of Glamorgan, south east Wales.

Barry Island (Whitmore Bay)

Beach near Barry

Broad sandy bay backed by a promenade and pleasure park, the classic Valleys seaside resort.

Photo of Dunraven Bay, a beach near Ogmore-by-Sea, the Vale of Glamorgan, south east Wales.

Dunraven Bay

Beach near Ogmore-by-Sea

Sandy bay backed by dramatic layered cliffs at Southerndown, good for rock pools and fossils.

Photo of Llantwit Major Beach, a beach in the Vale of Glamorgan, south east Wales.

Llantwit Major Beach

Beach near Llantwit Major

Rocky Heritage Coast beach at Col-huw reached by a valley walk from the town.

Photo of Ogmore Beach, a beach near Ogmore-by-Sea, the Vale of Glamorgan, south east Wales.

Ogmore Beach

Beach near Ogmore-by-Sea

Wide sandy beach at the mouth of the River Ogmore, with dunes and castle ruins nearby.

Cwm Nash

Cove near Monknash

Secluded pebble-and-sand cove reached down a wooded valley below Monknash.