Ogmore-by-Sea (Aberogwr)
Built-up area in Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.463, -3.633 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 86 75 |
| Population: | 878 |
| Dialling code: | 01656 (Bridgend) |
Ogmore-by-Sea in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, sits at the mouth of the River Ogmore on the Glamorgan Heritage Coast. The little village is known for its sandy bay backed by cliffs and dunes, dramatic rock outcrops and rockpools, and wide clifftop views across the Bristol Channel - on a clear day you can make out the coast of Somerset. It’s a popular spot for walkers on the Wales Coast Path, families and surfers in season.
Historically the nearby medieval Ogmore Castle and a long tradition of fishing and coastal trade give the area a strong sense of place; today the local economy leans on tourism, holiday lets and a close‑knit community with a village pub and surf culture. Conservation interests protect the dunes and wildlife, so visits often combine seaside recreation with nature watching and local heritage.
Postcode districts covering Ogmore-by-Sea
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 19.7 miles
- Swansea 17.7 miles
- Tonypandy 13 miles
- Barry 16.7 miles
- Bridgend 4.4 miles
- Neath 16.1 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 22.5 miles
- Coity Higher 5.4 miles
- Briton Ferry 14 miles
- Aberdare 18.8 miles
- Aberdare East 19.4 miles
- Aberdare West 19.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- St. Brides Major Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Newton Ward 2.4 miles
- Merthyr Mawr Parish 2.5 miles
- Porthcawl East Central Ward 2.9 miles
- Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr Ward 3 miles
- Porthcawl Built-up area 3 miles
- Corntown Built-up area 3 miles
- Trelales Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Ewenny Parish 3.1 miles
- Laleston Parish 3.4 miles
- Oldcastle Ward 3.5 miles
- Porthcawl West Central Ward 3.5 miles
Example postcodes in Ogmore-by-Sea
CF32 0PT, CF32 0QL, CF32 0PX, CF32 0QN, CF32 0QA, CF32 0PD, CF32 0QF, CF32 0QE, CF32 0PS … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 13.3 miles
- Bristol Airport 39.8 miles
- Bridgend Railway Station 4 miles
- Wildmill Railway Station 4.6 miles
Hotels near Ogmore-by-Sea Ad
- The Great House Hotel 3 3 miles
- Cae Court Hotel 3.7 miles
- Rose And Crown 3 3.5 miles
- Days Inn by Wyndham Bridgend Cardiff M4 2.5 5.6 miles
- Best Western Premier Heronston Hotel & Spa 4 3.2 miles
- The Coed-Y-Mwstwr Hotel 4 5.9 miles
- Court Colman Manor 3 4.4 miles
- Premier Inn Bridgend Central 3 5.4 miles
- The Bear, Cowbridge 4 7.9 miles
- The White Lion Hotel 7.4 miles
Local points of interest
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 3.2 miles
- Ogmore Forest Forest 10.4 miles
- Victoria Road Stadium 11.4 miles
- Afan Lido Stadium 11.5 miles
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 11.5 miles
- Hensol Castle Estate 11.8 miles
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 15.5 miles
- Sardis Road Stadium 15.6 miles
- The Gnoll Stadium 15.6 miles
- Barry Harbour Harbour 15.8 miles
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 16.9 miles
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 17.9 miles