Local Amenities near Candleston Campsite

Candleston and Merthyr Mawr Interesting Information

 

The estate has an incredibly varied mixture of terrain with over 300 acres of forest including broad leaf coppice and ancient woodland. There is 5 square kilometres of sand dunes (the second largest and highest in Europe) 4.5 kilometres of coastline (with the second largest tidal change in the world) 6 kilometres of river, an estuary, 3 natural springs, 2 castles and numerous streams and ponds. The outstanding diversity of flora and fauna of this area has earned it no less than five designations. * SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest * NNR National Nature Reserve * SPC Special Area of Conservation * SAM scheduled ancient monument * Heritage Coast

 

Local Facilities

 

There is a big Tesco in Bridgend (2 miles away). There is also a mainline train station there, and it is possible to walk to the site, or get a taxi if you don't want to drive. There is a cab office within 100 metres of Bridgend Station.

 

There are some fantastic local beaches, which are a drive or cycle away. The nearest beach is 20 minutes walk from the site.

 

PLEASE NOTE - mobile phone reception is low or non-existent on the site and there is no payphone or land line, so if you need a taxi back to Bridgend remember to book it in advance.

 

Local Taxi Firms

 

Radio Cars Taxis - 01656 655766

Ace Taxis – 01656 746644

Allwhite Taxis - 01656 660155

Cresta Cabs - 01656 767571

Nearest Hospital

 

Princess of Wales Hospital

Coity Road

Bridgend

Mid Glamorgan

CF31 1RQ

 

Major A&E Unit open 24 hours, 01656 752752

 

Directions

 

1. Head northeast on Merthyr Mawr Rd toward New Inn Rd - 0.8 miles.

 

2. Turn right at New Inn Rd - 0.7 miles.

 

3. Turn left at B4265/Ewenny Rd Go through 1 roundabout - 1.2 miles.

 

4. Turn left at A473/Cowbridge Rd Continue to follow A473 - 0.5 miles.

 

5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto A4061 - 0.3 miles.

 

6. Turn left at B4181/Coity Rd - 0.7 miles.

 

7. Turn right Go through 1 roundabout - 0.1 miles.

 

8. Turn right