Kenfig

Sker Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Sker Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Sker Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Hyde Out. Coffee and Cake Bar is the closest place located 2000 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Sker Beach?

There are 93 places to stay in the Sker Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Sker Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1642702&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Ballas Farm Country Guest House</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=277095&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Green Acre Motel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=261523&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Rose And Crown</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6036307&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Chart House</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8325137&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Barn B&B</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9642868&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Stunning Sea View Two Bed Two Bathroom Apartment</a></li></ul>

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#6 out of 119
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About

Sker Beach is located on the Celtic Sea and it is in the 1th place out of 4 beaches in the Bridgend region The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a long lasting coastline with turquoise water and gray sand & pebble cover, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, hikers, pet owners etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Sker Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

Getting to the beach is not easy. To reach it, you need to take a path more than 1km long. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

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+12 ^oC +9 ^oC

Air temperature

6.3 M/S

Wind

+10 ^oC

Water temperature

0.9 M

Wave height

Kenfig, Wales, Bridgend

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Water

Excellent

8.5/10

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Very poor

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Cleanliness

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Amenities

Very poor

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Sker Beach (Bridgend) is located outside the Kenfig settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

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2.9km from the beach

The Barn B&B

Farm Stay

Located at nearest locality

Kenfig

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2.4km from center

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3.3km from the beach

8.5

Excellent

Green Acre Motel

Motel

Located at nearest locality

Kenfig

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1.5km from center

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Stunning Sea View Two Bed Two Bathroom Apartment

3.8km from the beach

Exceptional

Stunning Sea View Two Bed Two Bathroom Apartment

Entire Apartment

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Kenfig

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2.7km from center

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4.5km from the beach

9.6

Exceptional

Surfers Lodge - Rest Bay, Porthcawl

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Kenfig

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3.2km from center

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4.8km from the beach

Pet friendly unique 4-Bed Bungalow in Porthcawl

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Kenfig

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3.7km from center

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4.9km from the beach

8.4

Very good

Rose And Crown

Inn

Located at nearest locality

Kenfig

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3.4km from center

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5.4km from the beach

Exceptional

Ger y Mor

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Kenfig

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4.2km from center

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5.6km from the beach

9.3

Excellent

Chart House

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Kenfig

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4.3km from center

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5.6km from the beach

9.5

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Ballas Farm Country Guest House

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Kenfig

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3.6km from center

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The Retreats 1 Kenfig Hill Pet Friendly 2 Bedroom Flat with King Size bed twin beds and sofa bed sle

5.6km from the beach

Exceptional

The Retreats 1 Kenfig Hill Pet Friendly 2 Bedroom Flat with King Size bed twin beds and sofa bed sle

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Kenfig

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3.9km from center

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5.7km from the beach

7.9

Very good

Mary House

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

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Kenfig

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4.5km from center

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5.7km from the beach

7.6

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Seabank Hotel

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4.6km from center

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General features

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- Public free entry
- Beach with basic amenities
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
- Popularity of the region among tourists - medium, individual tourism
size&shape
location
- In a natural environment, there are no roads or buildings within the beach

Cover and water

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water
- Normal water, medium transparency
- Turqoise blue

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- On the territory of the national park / reserve

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- Lifeguard

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Beach surroundings

Restaurants Transport Localities

Restaurants

The Hyde Out. Coffee...• 26 min walk
Prince Of Wales Inn• 28 min walk
The Angel• 2.5km
JJ's Cafe• 2.6km

Transport

SWS• 23.6km
Forge• 5.1km
Sarn• 11.8km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Sker Beach?

Sker Beach has a gray sand and pebble cover. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Sker Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Sker Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Sker Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

Sker Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Sker Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Sker Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Sker Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Sker Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

On the territory of the national park / reserve

What are the key audiences of Sker Beach?

Sker Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Beachgoers with pets
Hiking adventurers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Sker Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Sker Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Hyde Out. Coffee and Cake Bar is the closest place located 2000 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Sker Beach?

There are 93 places to stay in the Sker Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Sker Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Sker Beach from parking?

The Sker Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters and you have to walk along the trail for more than 1km to reach the beach.

What is the best time of the year to visit Sker Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Sker Beach is July. Its average value reaches 19°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 17°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 8°C and water 10°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Sker Beach (Bridgend) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Sker Beach (Bridgend) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.