Ogmore By Sea Beach
Ogmore By Sea Beach
4.5
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Stewart C
Chatham, UK1,104 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
We visited Ogmore by Sea beach on a wet midweek lunchtime in August. We had travelled here by car from Ogmore Castle with our daughter and her family and there is a pay & display car park here. As the rain was falling, we opted first to eat our packed lunches in our respective cars looking out over the sea. Later the rain stopped and we managed to explore there in more detail.
The beach is fairly flat and has some sand though would probably not be ideal for a young family to enjoy a day by the sea. There are no facilities (refreshments or shops|), that we could see although there are public toilets nearby.
However, the beach is not without its charm, there are some low-level rocky outcrops further along which are a joy to explore, though take care as they can become slippery when wet. These outcrops hold small rock pools when the tide recedes and also look very interesting in terms of their texture and also the colour changes caused by the parts that are wet and those that have dried out.
Probably a beach that will appeal more to walkers and lovers of the British coastline than sun worshippers.
The beach is fairly flat and has some sand though would probably not be ideal for a young family to enjoy a day by the sea. There are no facilities (refreshments or shops|), that we could see although there are public toilets nearby.
However, the beach is not without its charm, there are some low-level rocky outcrops further along which are a joy to explore, though take care as they can become slippery when wet. These outcrops hold small rock pools when the tide recedes and also look very interesting in terms of their texture and also the colour changes caused by the parts that are wet and those that have dried out.
Probably a beach that will appeal more to walkers and lovers of the British coastline than sun worshippers.
Written 25 September 2023
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Ben
Newport, UK50 contributions
Oct 2024 • Business
A really great beach, with a varied terrain from rocky outcrops to sandy sections. Compared to many beaches elsewhere there were few plastics on the beach, largely reserved to the strand line.
It would benefit from clear signposting to bins and the toilets (brilliant that there are toilets and they’re clean too). There was a food van nearby doing hot food like chips, fried halloumi, squid etc, but after queuing behind one order for about 20 minutes with no end in sight for being served I, and someone else, gave up. *Incredibly* slow service but did look good, so disappointed not to have been able to take advantage of it.
It would benefit from clear signposting to bins and the toilets (brilliant that there are toilets and they’re clean too). There was a food van nearby doing hot food like chips, fried halloumi, squid etc, but after queuing behind one order for about 20 minutes with no end in sight for being served I, and someone else, gave up. *Incredibly* slow service but did look good, so disappointed not to have been able to take advantage of it.
Written 31 October 2024
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Jane W
Norfolk, VA41 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
A lovely place to walk by the sea (Bristol Channel). What is lovely is there are plenty of places to park, and you can choose how easy or difficult a walk to make it. It feels peaceful and calm, and loads of people had their dogs with them as well. It's a great place for a family walk.
Written 13 March 2024
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Roger T
Derby, UK6 contributions
Jun 2022
The positives. Everything about the beach area was nice. Dogs are allowed which is great. There is a fair bit of space for car parking and this brings me to the really poor aspect of visiting.
The negatives. The car park is £1 for 1 hour and then £6 for over an hour. It's like being mugged at the pay point. A number of people paying were disgusted at this abysmal pricing policy. It wouldn't be so bad if the car park fees were put into the infrastructure but it isn't. The toilets are absolutely disgusting. I imagine they were last properly cleaned several years ago and probably have never been renovated since they were built. The council (?) have decided on a great way to spend the money. They spent it by installing a Number Plate Recognition system so they can persecute anyone who might be a minute over their alloted time. Make sure you don't make a mistake entering your number plate when buying a ticket or the NPR will not recognise your vehicle when you leave. Then you will be fined unless you kept your ticket.
The negatives. The car park is £1 for 1 hour and then £6 for over an hour. It's like being mugged at the pay point. A number of people paying were disgusted at this abysmal pricing policy. It wouldn't be so bad if the car park fees were put into the infrastructure but it isn't. The toilets are absolutely disgusting. I imagine they were last properly cleaned several years ago and probably have never been renovated since they were built. The council (?) have decided on a great way to spend the money. They spent it by installing a Number Plate Recognition system so they can persecute anyone who might be a minute over their alloted time. Make sure you don't make a mistake entering your number plate when buying a ticket or the NPR will not recognise your vehicle when you leave. Then you will be fined unless you kept your ticket.
Written 26 June 2022
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Jon
Newport, UK4 contributions
May 2024 • Family
A lovely beach but parking is an absolute nightmare on a nice day. To the point you may get stuck in there for hours due to people just dumping their cars, vans anywhere they can squeeze in. Motorhomes where stuck on the only road out due to this, and it just caused gridlock. You can't even turn around and go back. If you hate parking as I do anyway id avoid this beach. Shame because its a lovely place but very uncomfortable trying to park and get out. To the point it was causing punchups nearly. I'll return possibly but when the sun goes in.
Written 16 July 2024
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Rambler5
Wales4 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
The car park is expensive, machines difficult to use. Barriers confusing. No attendants. Looks as though any mistakes on the machine input would leave you stuck in the car park. Drove straight out . I have lived here for 40 years and will never use this car park ever again. It was almost empty since the draconian parking system was installed recently. I hate the place now.
Written 6 November 2023
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Stuart M
1 contribution
Aug 2022 • Family
Shocking parking. Need to sort it out could not park anywhere and people getting stuck in sand trying to park. If you want to destroy the underside of your car or pay £6 to park on a verge - if you arrive before 6am - crack on. Had to leave could not park
Written 12 August 2022
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lauracI253ZG
Kidlington, UK16 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
The beach is lovely but not sandy , and as we got there early thought ooooh good , but it got packed out . There’s loos and a hut that sells drinks and food , and the guys that’s work there are lovely and so helpful . But … BEWARE . The PARKING. It’s a free for all ( you have to pay but it’s not expensive but didn’t take cash ) but people block you in and don’t care where they park . We arrived at 11 and left at 1 … thank god we did as we were already 80% blocked in . I can see why the earlier reviews said there were punch ups etc . No one cares or cares where they park and who they block in. Took ages to get out at 1pm and loads of vehicles still trying to get in . Good luck and may the force be with you !! 🙏
Written 11 August 2024
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Corey
Bristol, UK144 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
Visited Ogmore by the sea with the dog and was not disappointed. Great facilities including parking (not free), toilets, ice cream van and a coffee shop.
We visited on a beautiful sunny winters day in January and the beach, walks and sunset were amazing.
Plenty of parking (again not free) and not overcrowded by any means.
Kids and dogs can play on the beach.. both sandy and pebbly all day. You can even body board if your brave enough. Lovely coastal walk for miles and miles.
Parking is £1 upto an hour and £6 all day... bargain and you can pay with your phone if you forgot cash.
We visited on a beautiful sunny winters day in January and the beach, walks and sunset were amazing.
Plenty of parking (again not free) and not overcrowded by any means.
Kids and dogs can play on the beach.. both sandy and pebbly all day. You can even body board if your brave enough. Lovely coastal walk for miles and miles.
Parking is £1 upto an hour and £6 all day... bargain and you can pay with your phone if you forgot cash.
Written 18 January 2020
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GGSM81
Bristol, UK333 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
Car parking was easy in the car park, cost £6. Imagine it can get full on low tide and nice weather days. The beach doesn’t appear until the tide goes out on the car park side of the river. Swimming in the river is prohibited. Lots of kite surfaces out and horses about. Great for doggy adventures. Kids had fun digging up the sand. Rock pools but no wildlife when we went.
Written 3 August 2022
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Are small campfires allowed on the beach if they are out of the way and safely monitored?
Written 22 June 2021
Hi there - I hear the car park is now open but toilets are not.
Are the cafe's or restaurants nearby with toilets?
Many thanks
Written 23 July 2020
It was £3 all day when we went a few days ago 😊
Written 26 July 2020
Yes dogs are allowed all year round on the beach and at the river. My dog loves both but be careful at or near high tide as the river becomes quite turbulent as the sea races in.
Written 20 June 2019
Yes they are but use your common sense as children and animals also use the beach area . Some areas are a bit windy as well so find somewhere with a few cover rocks to cook.
Make sure all rubbish is removed and the place made safe before leaving please.
Written 2 June 2019
Is it good for a little swim in the sea?
Written 26 July 2018
Yes but do not swim near the river or in the river! It can be very dangerous as there are very strong cross currents! I would suggest swimming not too far out and as far away from the river as possible! Its very nice in the summer down there so i do recommend it :)
Written 27 July 2018
Would it be easy for me to access the beach ? I have balance issues looking/ walking downhill I'm ok ish walking up with my husband.many thanks.
Written 3 February 2018
If u park by the life guard station there is a concrete ramp that leads directly on to the beach. The only thing I would say is the ramp is steep and as I have breathing difficulties I find it difficult coming off the beach and walking back to the car. If your husband was accompanying you and you took it slowly I'm sure you could get on and off the beach via the ramp
Written 18 April 2018
kirkrees
Rhondda Cynon Taf, United Kingdom
Hi. I've never been to Ogmore beach before. Can you park there for the night? If so, how much would it cost?
Written 16 August 2017
There is parking facility with parking attendance. I think it will not cost you more then £5 for parking.
Written 21 November 2017
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