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Aberthaw Lime Works – View of Llantwit Major Beach loop from Rhoose Cardiff International Airport

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Aberthaw Lime Works – View of Llantwit Major Beach loop from Rhoose Cardiff International Airport

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Aberthaw Lime Works – View of Llantwit Major Beach loop from Rhoose Cardiff International Airport

06:24

24.7km

150m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.69 km

Aberthaw Lime Works

Highlight • Historical Site

This industrial building looks proudly over the surrounding landscape, haring bark to another time

Tip by

2.81 km

Watch House Beach

Beach

5.11 km

Aberthaw Wildflowers

Highlight • Natural

Picture is from June. Can’t guarantee it will be as nice at other times of year

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7.51 km

View of Nash Point Lighthouse from Summerhouse Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Views towards Aberthaw Power Station

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11.6 km

Cwm Colhuw Nature Reserve

Highlight • Trail

11.9 km

Beach

12.5 km

View of Llantwit Major Beach

Highlight • Beach

Beach with waves breaking in different directions.

There is a surfing centre here and I spotted surfers wrapping up for the day.

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14.7 km

Stout Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful part of the coast

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24.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

8.35 km

4.17 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.1 km

8.07 km

3.86 km

2.69 km

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

15°C

11°C

80 %

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Aberthaw Lime Works – View of Llantwit Major Beach loop from Rhoose Cardiff International Airport

Aberthaw Lime Works

Aberthaw Wildflowers

View of Nash Point Lighthouse from Summerhouse Bay

Cwm Colhuw Nature Reserve

View of Llantwit Major Beach

Stout Bay

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