If you're stuck without a car and feeling fit you can always catch a train to Llantwit Major from Cardiff and walk or cycle down to the beach.

Visit BBC Webwise for full instructions An easy coastal walk along the heritage coast from Col-Huw point, Llantwit Major ... Coast who runs the visitors centre at Southerndown.

An easy coastal walk along the heritage coast from Col-Huw point, Llantwit Major, past St Donat's castle ... the Heritage Coast who runs the visitors centre at Southerndown.