Where do I park for Merthyr Mawr sand dunes?

Enjoy panoramic coastal views from the limestone ridge. This trail starts approximately 500 metres from the Newton Car Park, a privately owned pay and display car park at the western end of the reserve.

Can you swim at Merthyr Mawr beach?

Swim safe. over a year ago. over a year ago. The dunes are not a beach, they are sand dunes.

Are there toilets at Merthyr Mawr?

Yes, there are toilets. Is Merthyr Mawr Sand Dunes baby friendly?

How was Merthyr Mawr formed?

The sand dunes at Merthyr Mawr are very unusual because they have formed against a Carboniferous Limestone Plateau that runs from East to West along the coast, making the dunes at Merthyr Mawr the second highest in Europe.

How big are the sand dunes at Merthyr Mawr?

You can change your preferences at any time by returning to this site or visit our privacy policy. At Merthyr Mawr Sand Dunes the present warren is all that is left of what was once the Largest Sand Dune Complex In Britain, stretching along the coast to Mumbles.

Where are the sand dunes in South Wales?

Merthyr Mawr Sand Dunes are sand dunes and a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the Vale of Glamorgan, south Wales. The village of Merthyr Mawr is nearby. The sand dunes and grassy duneland are prominent. This Vale of Glamorgan location article is a stub.

Why is Merthyr Mawr a good place to visit?

Merthyr Mawr is a haven for wildlife. Sand has settled on top of the ancient limestone cliffs creating a special habitat for insects, fungi and plants.There are also grasslands, saltmarsh, beach and woods within the reserve.

Where are the sand dunes on the Gower Peninsula?

In its early history, the dunes were part of a continuous stretch of dunes, reaching from the estuary of the River Ogmore to the Gower Peninsula. In 2018, Bridgend Council launched a two-year conservation plan for the dunes, stating that sand dunes were “one of the habitats most at risk in Europe”.