Nashpoint Beach and Lighthouse, Glamorgan. Beach open daily; Lighthouse has limited opening.
Details
Accessibility:
Mostly accessible on Ground Floor of Lighthouse.
To access the Light Tower there is a minimum height requirement of 1.1 metres tall, and ability to climb steps unaided. Also large number of steps to reach the Lamp Room and good footwear required.
Car parking is at the Clifftop Cafe near to the Lighthouse; there is a charge for Car Park.
Brief description:
Grade II listed Lighthouse surrounded by a Site of Special Scientific Interest Meadow containing Tuberous Thistle and Chough birds.
Address:
Nash Point Beach, Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan CF61 1ZH
Email:
For Lighthouse: chris@nashpoint.co.uk
Phone:
For Lighthouse: 07850 047721
For Cafe: 07732 132532
Website:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c98qnr5ywqvo
Directions:
Drive through Marcross village on Llan Road, keeping on road until reaching the Car Park at the Cafe.
The Lighthouse can be accessed by walking through the gate to the Lighthouse grounds to the east tower (the tall one), at OS SS 922681
Opening Times for Lighthouse:
Saturdays, Sundays, Bank Holidays and Wednesdays
12.30 – 17.30 during BST
12.00 – 16.30 during GMT
Subject to closure if Wedding being held.
Admission Charge payable.
Opening Times for Cafe:
Saturday & Sunday 10.00 - 16.00 during GMT
Beach Open Daily
Transport:
There is a regular bus and rail service around Cardiff and its surrounding area.
For more travel information go to https://www.traveline.info/ or call 0871 200 22 33.
Amenities:
Toilets at Clifftop Cafe. 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
Location
Nearest Venues
Atlantic College and St Donat's Church, Llanwit Major
1,421 metres*
St Donats, Glamorgan, open daily, free asmission
1,428 metres*
St Mary's Church, Monknash, Vale of Glamorgan
1.54 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.