At Cold Knap beach, visitors can enjoy the flower-filled borders, a sunken garden, a gently tinkling fountain, a harp-shaped lake with ducks and swans, and even remote-controlled boats during the summer months. The area around the beach also features pleasant 1920's houses, a large park, and a small number of shops.
Cold Knap beach is a great place for families and dog walkers to go for a stroll or a bracing walk. Visitors can also enjoy watching the swans, ducks, and geese in the park, as well as exploring the selection of borders and wildflowers. Additionally, there are facilities for skateboarding, surfing, and windsurfing nearby.
Cold Knap beach is easily accessible by public transport. Visitors can take local bus services via The Parade or Broad Street, with the nearest rail link being from Barry Town station, approximately 500m away. There is also an extensive free car park at the Knap Car Terrace, just 100m away.
Visitors to Cold Knap beach can find amenities such as coffee shops, toilets at the Knap Car Terrace Car Park, and wheelchair access. The beach also offers views across the Channel and is located near a Roman Villa. Additionally, there is a pebble beach and the Wales Coastal Path for visitors to explore.
Visitors should be aware that dogs must be kept on leads at Cold Knap beach due to the presence of swans and ducks in the park. Additionally, there is a beach ban during the summer months. However, visitors can still enjoy the peaceful oasis of calm at the beach all year round.
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