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Bridgend Coast Path – part of the Wales Coast Path The Bridgend Coast Path can be walked in either direction or you might wish to join it from one of the car parks shown on the maps. The car park at Kenfi g National Nature Reserves is free. There may be River Kenfig a charge at the other car parks shown. If you’re looking for a shorter walk, you can create your own circular walk using other footpaths shown on the map that link into the coast path. For up to date information about local bus services or for help when Kenfig Castle planning a journey using public transport, visit the Traveline Cymru 19 website or telephone 0871 200 22 33. For more information about rail services, visit the National Rail Enquiry Service website or telephone 08457 48 49 50. Kenfig National Nature Reserve Kenfig When walking the Bridgend Coast Path please take note of weather 21 conditions before you set off and dress appropriately. Please take note of any safety signs along the route. 20 Pyle & Kenfig Golf Club 22 23 Sker Point Sker House (private) Photo Credit: Simon Turton 18 Pink Bay Royal Porthcawl Golf Club 10 The Rest Key 16 2 Nottage Rest Bay 9 Grass / Sand dunes 17 Newton 1 Tarmac / Pavement 3 Hutchwns 6 Candleston Castle Boardwalk Point Porthcawl 8 Public Footpath Trecco Bay River Ewenny Grand Pavilion Merthyr Mawr National Nature Reserve Ogmore Castle 13 Holiday Park 4 5 Public Bridleway Fairground 7 15 River Ogmore Tourist Information Centre 13 11 Sandy Bay Rhych Trecco 12 Bay Harbour Point Museum Newton Point Parking Miles N 0 0.5 1 Public Convenience Ogmore by Sea 0 0.5 1 Refreshments Kilometres Attractions 1 St Teilo’s Church 2 St Roche’s Church 13 The Esplanade 3 Candleston Castle 14 Coney Beach Fairground 4 Merthyr Mawr National Nature Reserve 15 The Grand Pavilion 5 Ogmore Castle 16 The Rest Convalescent Home 6 St John’s Church 17 Nottage Court 7 Trecco Bay Holiday Park 18 Royal Porthcawl Golf Club 8 St John’s Well 19 Kenfi g Castle 9 St David’s Well 20 Prince of Wales 10 Fynnon Mawr (Great Well) 21 Kenfi g National Nature Reserve 11 Jenning’s Building 22 4,500 year old footprints 12 Lighthouse 23 Sker House.

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