Llantwit Major
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Understand
The small village of St Athan is known primarily for the RAF base.
Peaceful village Gileston is an ideal base from which to explore the Vale and the Glamorgan Jurassic coast. It is 4 miles away from Llantwit Major.
Peaceful village Gileston is an ideal base from which to explore the Vale and the Glamorgan Jurassic coast. It is 4 miles away from Llantwit Major.
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The tiny village of Gileston in the Vale of Glamorgan is within walking distance of Limpert Bay, Breaksea Point and the Glamorgan Heritage Coast.
In 1970 the village was designated as a conservation area in recognition of its unspoilt historic charm. It is one of few villages with a red telephone box.
15th century St Giles Church has a lovely churchyard where the Giles family, after whom the village was named, is buried. The church warden will open the doors for visitors to look around.
In 1970 the village was designated as a conservation area in recognition of its unspoilt historic charm. It is one of few villages with a red telephone box.
15th century St Giles Church has a lovely churchyard where the Giles family, after whom the village was named, is buried. The church warden will open the doors for visitors to look around.
Gileston and West Aberthaw beachStony beach on Limpert Bay with remains of World War II pillboxes.
Aberthaw power stationsCoal and Bio-mass station
Gileston ManorGrade II listed building. In private hands
St Donat's Castlemedieval castle now an international secondary school called Atlantic College.
Llantwit Major Roman Villa
St Illtyd's Church13th century parish church
Do
Wales Coast PathWalk part of the trail.
Eat
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phone: +44 1446 793800address: Prospect House, Church St.
Drink
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Blue Anchor
phone: +44 1446 750329address: East AberthawThatched country pub with real ales, serving bar meals with a restaurant attached.
Sleep
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phone: +44 1446 750687address: Rose Cottage
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Limpertbay Guest House
phone: +44 1446 751073address: The Leys