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Aberthaw Beach and Power Station, Beach open daily; Power Station Visitor Centre at limited times

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Details

Accessibility:

Aberthaw Beach, also known as Limpert Bay, needs car access. The beach is of pebbles and rock and is surrounded by the Coast Path.

Brief description:

The beach is mainly of pebbles and rock. The Bay holds the inlet and outlet pipes for the Power Station which are visible at low water.

The Power Station is a coal-fired Station providing electricity. For more information please see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aberthaw_power_stations

Address:

The Leys, Aberthaw, Barry, Vale of GlamorganCF62 4ZW

Email: Email contact is via the Power Station website below.

Phone:

01446 750271

Website:

Directions:

The Beach is accessed via a small lane from the village of Gileston. There is a small car park at the end of the lane. OS ST 020 664

Opening Times:

There is a Visitor Centre at the Power Station that runs sessions for School and Community Groups. Contact is via the website.

Transport:

There is a regular bus service around Cardiff and its surrounding area.

For more travel information go to https://www.traveline.info/ or call 0871 200 22 33.

Amenities:

None. There is a range of amenities at Barry and Cowbridge, and limited amenities at Llantwit Major.

Travel Information

For further travel information in Wales please see: www.traveline.cymru/travel-info

Or call Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000