Myths and legends of Porthcawl: From coal port to seaside spot

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Myths and legends of Porthcawl: From coal port to seaside spot

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Bridgend County Borough audio tour: Myths and legends of Porthcawl: From coal port to seaside spot
This is a 1.3mi walking tour
It takes an average of 30 mins to complete.
Bridgend County Borough
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About the Tour

Take a leisurely stroll along the iconic Porthcawl seafront while you hear how the town evolved from its humble beginnings as a coal port, into the popular seaside destination it is today.

As you take in majestic sea views on this walking tour, you’ll be regaled with Welsh myths and legends, including one about a famous pirate, and a ghost story from Porthcawl’s beloved Grand Pavilion. The paranormal isn’t confined to Porthcawl’s buildings, though, and a terrifying creature is said to have plagued the town for many years.

You’ll also hear about:

  • Tusker Rock, also known as “shipwreck island”
  • Barrels of Guinness buried in the sand
  • Porthcawl’s unique castle
  • The Elvis impersonators that descend on the town annually

From its awe-inspiring transformation over the decades to the quirky traditions still observed today, Porthcawl is a unique seaside town. I look forward to sharing it with you!

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Maritime Heritage Local Legends Scenic Routes

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Matthew Rose

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I grew up in Kenfig which is home to some of Wales most famous ghost stories and legends so I have always had a keen interest in History and the Paranormal from a young age. I have been doing Ghost tours for a number of years at St Fagans National Museum of History, Cardiff Castle and Margam Castle and I was delighted to be able to set up my own touring company Dark Wales Tours with my business partner Luke.
My passion and heart lies with the History and Ghosts of Wales which I love sharing with visitors on the tours.

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Location 1

Welcome to Porthcawl

Welcome to Porthcawl. Developed in the 19th century as a coal port, this remarkable seaside town has fought against the harsh sea winds and the evolution of technology to become a much beloved holiday location.

My name is Matthew Rose and I have lived around this area my w... Read More
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Major Landmarks

  • Porthcawl Marina

  • Grand Pavilion

Getting There

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  1. Start location
    7 Eastern Promenade, Porthcawl CF36 5TS, UK
  2. Total distance
    2km
  3. Final location
    Mallard Way, Porthcawl CF36 3HT, UK
  4. Distance back to start location
    1km

Directions to Starting Point

The tour begins at the front gate to the Coney Beach Amusement Park. There is plenty of parking in the pay and display car park across the road near the Dominos Pizza shop.

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Places to stop along the way

There are many coffee shops and ice cream venues along the way. There are also numerous fish and chip shops and other takeaways.

Best time of day

The tour can be taken any time of the day, To avoid big crowds morning is recommended as the seafront can get very busy during the summer months.

Precautions

The tour leads onto a grassy area so during wet weather this could get slightly muddy. During windy days a coat is highly recommended. Bring along some good walking shoes.

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