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St. Donats

Monknash Beach – Shaded Forest Path loop from St Donats

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United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Vale of Glamorgan
St. Donats

Monknash Beach – Shaded Forest Path loop from St Donats

Moderate

5.0

(12)

89

hikers

Monknash Beach – Shaded Forest Path loop from St Donats

02:55

11.0km

110m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.20 km

Marcross Castle

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2

3.37 km

Clifftop Café

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Grab a drink, a burger and a welsh cake here!

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3

5.43 km

4

5.43 km

Monknash Beach

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The beach at Cwm Nash, also known as Monknash, is a beautiful beach with a dramatic cliff backdrop.

The brook that arrives at the beach from the north spills onto …

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5

5.86 km

Shaded Forest Path

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Easy access to the bay and cliffs. Perfect start to hike in directions of Dunraven Bay or Nashpoint Lighthouse.

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6

7.26 km

Short Road Section

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7

7.59 km

Winston's Barrow

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enjoy the views

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B

11.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.58 km

2.17 km

1.14 km

1.11 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.13 km

2.76 km

1.11 km

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Friday 16 October

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