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Vale of Glamorgan

Shaded Forest Path – Monknash Beach loop from Broughton

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Vale of Glamorgan

Shaded Forest Path – Monknash Beach loop from Broughton

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5.0

(9)

85

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Shaded Forest Path – Monknash Beach loop from Broughton

01:53

7.01km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

716 m

Shaded Forest Path

Highlight • Trail

Easy access to the bay and cliffs. Perfect start to hike in directions of Dunraven Bay or Nashpoint Lighthouse.

Tip by

2

1.15 km

Monknash Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

The beach at Cwm Nash, also known as Monknash, is a beautiful beach with a dramatic cliff backdrop.

The brook that arrives at the beach from the north spills onto …

Tip by

3

1.16 km

View of the Glamorgan Heritage Coast Cliffs

Highlight • Viewpoint

4

3.21 km

Clifftop Café

Highlight • Cafe

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

Tip by

5

4.38 km

Marcross Castle

Highlight • Castle

6

6.07 km

Winston's Barrow

Highlight • Pub

enjoy the views

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B

7.01 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.59 km

2.21 km

1.09 km

108 m

Surfaces

3.73 km

2.84 km

371 m

< 100 m

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