Barry Island Circular via Whitmore Bay

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Looking across the Bay
Looking across the Bay by andyj.jones

Wales Coast Path circuit around Nells Point, Whitmore Bay and Friars Point, mostly flat apart from a steady climb at the start.

Coastal: almost all along the coast.

Nells Point: Coastal headland east of Whitmore Bay with the old National Coastal Institution building on top.

Breakwater Lighthouse: Lighthouse marking the entrance to Barry Harbour, visible from the coast path.

Whitmore Bay: Main Barry Island bay with sandy beach and seafront promenade.

Friars Point: Headland on the west side of Whitmore Bay with views across the Severn Estuary.

Warnings: Steady climb at the start.

041-20150304_Vale Glamorgan-Heritage Trail Section 4-Porthkerry Country Park-railway viaduct viewed from SE
041-20150304_Vale Glamorgan-Heritage Trail Section 4-Porthkerry Country Park-railway viaduct viewed from SE by Nick Kaye

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Walk details: Transport for Wales (tips, photos and turn-by-turn directions).

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