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Rest Bay Rocky Shoreline – Rest Bay Beach loop from Pyle

Bike touring routes & trails

Rest Bay Rocky Shoreline – Rest Bay Beach loop from Pyle

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Rest Bay Rocky Shoreline – Rest Bay Beach loop from Pyle

01:33

25.5km

150m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 12.0 km for 175 m

After 12.4 km for 136 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

10.7 km

Sand Bay, Porthcawl

Highlight • Trail

A walk on St David's Day, even if there was hail. Nice flattish walk ending with lovely sea views. Got a little lost in the estate coming back, and stopped recording at a point where I'll be retracing footsteps.

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2

12.1 km

Rest Bay Rocky Shoreline

Highlight • Beach

Rest bay is a bay and beach near Porthcawl on the coast of Bridgend. The long sandy beach is west facing and is popular with surfers. Facilities are basic. There is a pay and display car park and cafe nearby.

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3

12.2 km

Rest Bay Beach

Highlight • Beach

Rest Bay is a sandy beach on the outskirts of Porthcawl, backed by The Royal Porthcawl Golf Club.

The beach receives a decent amount of swell, making it a good …

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4

12.5 km

Surfer Viewing Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

14.1 km

Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

6

14.4 km

View of the Rocky Coastline at The Esplanade

Highlight • Viewpoint

At low tide, the water escapes quite far.

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7

14.7 km

Lizzy Sculpture on Porthcawl Seafront

Highlight • Monument

8

14.9 km

Coffi Co Lounge

Highlight • Cafe

Good food, drinks and cakes. Nice view. Plenty of outdoor seating. They'll also top up your bottle free if you ask nicely.

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B

25.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.2 km

4.08 km

2.77 km

1.12 km

130 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.2 km

1.36 km

758 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 21 May

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