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Nash Point Lighthouse – Monknash Beach loop from Llantwit Major

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Nash Point Lighthouse – Monknash Beach loop from Llantwit Major

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Nash Point Lighthouse – Monknash Beach loop from Llantwit Major

03:19

30.1km

360m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Parking

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1.03 km

Tresilian Bay

Highlight • Historical Site

Tresilian Bay is renowned for its dramatic limestone cliffs, breathtaking views across the Bristol Channel, and a captivating white house nestled at the valley's edge, adding a touch of charm to the landscape.

The sheltered pebble beach, embraced by two majestic cliffs, unveils a slice of history with the presence of a WW2 pillbox.

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2.39 km

Penryn Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Penryn Bay is a secluded cove located a stone's throw away from the magnificent St Donats Castle and Arts Centre on the Glamorgan Heritage Coast.

The bay features a huge slab of rock which makes a great place to sit and gaze across the beautiful Bristol Channel.

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3.89 km

Nash Point Lighthouse

Highlight • Historical Site

Nash Point Lighthouse is an iconic and historic building dating back to the 19th century.

The lighthouse is open to visitors and the fog signal is sounded on the first Saturday and third Sunday of each month as an additional attraction to the Wales Coast Path walkers.

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4.38 km

Nash Lighthouse West (Disused)

Lighthouse

6.79 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 the rock platforms below creating a gushing waterfall which give way to fertile rock pools and, when the tide is out, stunning golden sands.

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11.5 km

Dunraven Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful bay great views from the coastal path all the way to Ogmore by sea

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15.0 km

Ogmore Beach

Highlight • Beach

If you’re lucky you can get a coffee from a horse box here!

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19.5 km

Glamorgan Heritage Coast Cliffs and Rock Formations

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Glamorgan Heritage Coast is a place of pure wonder and beauty. It's characterised by plunging cliffs, secluded coves, river estuaries, long sandy beaches, and breathtaking views across the Bristol Channel.

The protected coast spans for 14 miles (22.5 km) between Aberthaw and Porthcawl and visits some fantastic locations along the way, including Nash Point, Dunraven Bay and Ogmore-by-Sea.

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25.7 km

Nash Point Lighthouse and Cliffs

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

A coastal walk along the Glamorgan heritage coast from Llantwit Major, past Tresilian Bay and St Donat's castle to the lighthouse at Nash Point. Want to hear the fog horn?

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30.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.7 km

4.22 km

2.21 km

490 m

459 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.1 km

4.13 km

2.24 km

1.40 km

258 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 16 July

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Nash Point Lighthouse – Monknash Beach loop from Llantwit Major

Tresilian Bay

Penryn Bay

Nash Point Lighthouse

Monknash Beach

Dunraven Beach

Ogmore Beach

Glamorgan Heritage Coast Cliffs and Rock Formations

Nash Point Lighthouse and Cliffs

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