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Visit the labyrinth of old streets in Llantwit Major, and glory at the stunning Glamorgan Heritage Coast...

Llantwit Major, famously home to the oldest seat of learning, not only in Wales, but the whole of the UK, is hard to beat... A welcoming town, oozing Welsh history and charm, and certainly not to be missed on any visit to the Vale.

Known to locals simply as 'Llantwit', it's a gorgeous gateway to the 14 miles of dynamic and stunning coastline that forms the world famous Glamorgan Heritage Coast. The town's beach is along the route of the Wales Coast Path, and Llantwit is a firm favourite amongst walkers, cyclists, hikers and history and nature lovers, easily accessible by road and rail, and only 15 miles into Cardiff.

In the 1930s, William Randolf Hearst, the American newspaper tycoon, mining and real estate magnate, renovated and expanded St Donats Castle nearby, and was known to frequent Llantwit's Old Swan Inn with movie star friends such as Charlie Chaplin and Bob Hope.

Llantwit Major beach, and the Glamorgan Heritage Coast, famous for Jurassic fossils, sheer and tumbling cliffs, coves and caves, continue to blow visitors away, in the best possible sense of the phrase, as the shoreline runs from Aberthaw in the East towards Porthcawl in the West.

A visit to Llantwit Major is a great introduction to the area...

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This week is #WelshDarkSkiesWeek celebrating the amazing dark skies found in Wales! ✨⭐️ • The Vale of Glamorgan is perfectly placed to capture the magic of the night sky, with many photographers heading to our coastline after dark to find that perfect photo 💫📸 • Thanks to @pdmurphyphotography for the great shot of Nash Point Lighthouse! • #visitthevale #visitwales #nashpoint #darkskiesweek #darkskies #photography #nightsky #glamorganheritagecoast
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Looking for the perfect holiday accommodation in the Vale? 🏠 • This month we're featuring St Bridget's Farmhouse, a small boutique family run Bed and Breakfast set on the Glamorgan Heritage Coast 🏡🧺 • The house is situated on the edge of the village of St Brides Major with easy access to the @walescoastpath and many walks across open common land. 🥾🌊 • Discover fossils embedded in rocks, dramatic coastline views, aswell as being able to kick off your shoes and walk along the beautiful golden sandy beaches along the stunning Heritage coast when you visit 🌅 • Read more about St Bridget’s Farmhouse here ➡️ www.visitthevale.com/accommodation/StBridgetsFarmhouseBB @stbridgetsfarmhouse • • • #visitthevale #stayinthevale #stayinwales #visitwales #glamorganheritagecoast #holidayaccommodation #holidaywales #walesadventure #tourism #westwales
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Discover the Vale of Glamorgan on foot by exploring our Vale Trails! 🗺️ • The Vale of Glamorgan and its coastline is the perfect place to be outdoors. 🌊 With a fantastic network of footpaths & trails, there are plenty of ways to get around the area. So grab your best walking gear and explore our spectacular countryside! 🥾 • Numbered 1 - 10, each trail explores the Vale across 5 coastal and 5 inland routes: 📍Routes 1-5 takes you from Ogmore by Sea in the West through to Penarth in the East 🏝️ 📍Routes 6-10 takes you through stunning countryside where you'll never be too far away from a wonderful country pub or cafe 🏕️ • Visit www.visitthevale.com/inspiration/vale-trails for links to download your guides, videos and a glimpse of what each walk has to offer🗺️ Big questions is...which will you choose first? #VisitWales #WalesByTrails @visitwales #visitthevale #glamorganheritagecoast
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What an incredible year it has been in 2022! From live music to stunning festivals, we have seen a lot of wonderful events happening in the Vale of Glamorgan 🎉🎶 Here are just a few ✨ Let us know what events you have enjoyed the most so far this year in the comments…👇 #visitthevale #barry #cowbridge #llantwitmajor #penarth
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The Wales Coast Path takes in stunning scenery spanning 870 miles - making it the largest continuous coastal path in the world! 🌊 Stretching the entire length of the Vale, 60 km of this amazing path runs through the Glamorgan Heritage Coast, from Gileston in the East, to Porthcawl in the West. It's an invigorating route that takes in golden beaches, dramatic cliffs, Ogmore Castle and stepping stones. 🥾 Read more about the Wales Coast Path and be inspired for your next walk here ➡️ www.visitthevale.com/attractions/wales-coast-path @visitwales @walescoastpath #visitthevale #walescoastpath #glamorganheritagecoast
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Fourteen miles of unspoilt, natural coastline and simply breath taking scenery. With an abundance of stunning beaches overlooked by dramatic clifftops the GHC provides the perfect backdrop to an area rich in geology and unforgettable wildlife, perfect for exploring. 🥾 Whether you’re looking for an easily accessible beach with family friendly facilities, somewhere for a short amble or challenging walk, activities to stimulate the children, or just wish to escape, you will find the perfect place to visit along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast 🌊 You can read more about the GHC by checking out - www.visitthevale.com/attractions/the-glamorgan-heritage-coast #visitthevale #walescoastpath #glamorganheritagecoast #glamorganheritagecoastpath #visitwales
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St Illtud established a Church and place of learning in #LlantwitMajor in 500AD. The imposing 11th century Church now standing on this site has been called the Westminster of Wales. At the western end stands the Galilee Chapel which houses an exhibition of Celtic crosses and carved stones - the finest collection outside of the National Museum of Wales. A most peaceful and serene place to visit as you discover the #GlamorganHeritageCoast
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❤️#southerndownbeach ❤️ thank you @jessieannlewis this is just stunning x #glamorganheritagecoast
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Sunset over Dimhole, Llantwit Major Beach 🌅 From here you can join the coastal path and head west to St Donat’s along the Wales Coast Path 🌊 #WalesCoastPath #VisitTheVale #LlantwitMajor
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Loving hearing all about @vanlifewithluci adventures in @southernwales recently. Taking in #Southerndown and #NashPoint on her travels. So glad you enjoyed your time here Luci 😍 #vanlife #glamorganheritagecoast #southernwales #visitwales #wales #campervan #camping #coast
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Fancy exploring the #GlamorganHeritageCoast this weekend? Weather forecast is 🌞 Perfect walking weather. Just had a cancellation so spaces up for grabs on our #Free guided walk with @christywydd_welshweatherman exploring the #Coast&Lighthouse walk. #WarmUp session with Heini. Welcome by local #Historian, entertainment by a #MaleVoiceChoir. #Pint at the pub Sounds like the perfect way to spend this beautiful May weekend. Book through www.visitthevale.com or DM an we'll send a link #Ploughandharrowpub #Lighthouse #Coast @walescoastpath @visitwales Fab photo by @neil_holman of our last #10DaysInMay walk 😍
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