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St Mary's Well Bay

Bay in Glamorgan

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St Mary's Well Bay

St Mary's Well Bay just west of Lavernock Point The foreshore here is like layers of sloping pavement where the thin strata of Blue Lias limestone overlay one another.
St Mary's Well Bay just west of Lavernock Point Credit: Penny Mayes

St Mary's Well Bay is a picturesque coastal area located in Glamorgan, Wales. Situated near the village of Sully, it is known for its stunning natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere. The bay is named after the nearby St Mary's Well, a natural spring that has been a place of pilgrimage for centuries.

The bay itself features a sandy beach that stretches for approximately 1.5 miles, offering visitors ample space to relax, stroll, or engage in various beach activities. The beach is backed by rolling dunes covered in tall grass, providing a scenic backdrop for beachgoers. At low tide, the bay reveals extensive rock pools, which are perfect for exploring and discovering a variety of marine life.

St Mary's Well Bay is a popular destination for both locals and tourists who seek a peaceful and unspoiled coastal retreat. The beach is often less crowded compared to other popular beaches in the region, making it an ideal spot for those who prefer a quieter seaside experience.

In addition to its natural beauty, St Mary's Well Bay offers convenient facilities for visitors, including a car park and a café nearby. The bay is also popular among avid birdwatchers, as it is home to a diverse range of avian species, such as oystercatchers, curlews, and gulls.

Overall, St Mary's Well Bay in Glamorgan offers a serene and idyllic coastal setting, making it a must-visit location for nature enthusiasts, beach lovers, and those seeking a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.402378/-3.1803531 or Grid Reference ST1767. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St Mary's Well Bay just west of Lavernock Point The foreshore here is like layers of sloping pavement where the thin strata of Blue Lias limestone overlay one another.
St Mary's Well Bay just west of Lavernock Point
The foreshore here is like layers of sloping pavement where the thin strata of Blue Lias limestone overlay one another.
Lavernock Point Layers of fossil carrying Blue Lias boulders form the foreshore here.
Lavernock Point
Layers of fossil carrying Blue Lias boulders form the foreshore here.
Sully Island The west view taken from on top of this small island. The rock strata are gently inclining. The water is part of the Bristol Channel and is pretty muddy! In the distance lies Barry.
Sully Island
The west view taken from on top of this small island. The rock strata are gently inclining. The water is part of the Bristol Channel and is pretty muddy! In the distance lies Barry.
Sully Beach A midwinter view of Sully Beach. The island is in the mid distance.
Sully Beach
A midwinter view of Sully Beach. The island is in the mid distance.
Lavernock Point Looking across the Bristol Channel to the islands of Flat Holm and Steep Holm.
Lavernock Point
Looking across the Bristol Channel to the islands of Flat Holm and Steep Holm.
Lavernock Point On May 13, 1897, Marconi transmitted the first wireless signals over water from the top of this cliff to Flatholm Island (out of shot, that's Steep Holm in the distance).
Lavernock Point
On May 13, 1897, Marconi transmitted the first wireless signals over water from the top of this cliff to Flatholm Island (out of shot, that's Steep Holm in the distance).
The edge of Sully Looking back at Sully from a field near Cog.
The edge of Sully
Looking back at Sully from a field near Cog.
Lavernock beach and cliff Layers of blue lias near Lavernock Point. See also <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1198" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1198">Link</a>
Lavernock beach and cliff
Layers of blue lias near Lavernock Point. See also Link
Cosmeston Lake The lakes in Cosmeston Lakes Country Park are man made from disused quarry workings and now are an important bird sanctuary and recreational area.
Cosmeston Lake
The lakes in Cosmeston Lakes Country Park are man made from disused quarry workings and now are an important bird sanctuary and recreational area.
Cosmeston Medieval Village This reconstructed medieval village is at Cosmeston Lakes, south of Penarth, and even the sheep are carefully chosen to fit in.
Cosmeston Medieval Village
This reconstructed medieval village is at Cosmeston Lakes, south of Penarth, and even the sheep are carefully chosen to fit in.
St. Mary's Well Bay Low tide at St. Mary's Well Bay, looking across to the caravan park above the bay
St. Mary's Well Bay
Low tide at St. Mary's Well Bay, looking across to the caravan park above the bay
Cosmeston Lakes Country Park Cosmeston Lakes Country Park had its origins with the advent of limestone quarrying in the early 1890s. The quarrying ceased in 1970. Springs flooded parts of the quarried area creating lakes. The quarry spoil areas were landscaped and together with the lakes form the main features of the park which includes over 100 hectares of woodland, grassland and wetlands.
Cosmeston Lakes Country Park
Cosmeston Lakes Country Park had its origins with the advent of limestone quarrying in the early 1890s. The quarrying ceased in 1970. Springs flooded parts of the quarried area creating lakes. The quarry spoil areas were landscaped and together with the lakes form the main features of the park which includes over 100 hectares of woodland, grassland and wetlands.
The Sand Spit St Mary's Well Bay
The Sand Spit St Mary's Well Bay
Lavernock Point from Penarth Pier
Lavernock Point from Penarth Pier
Western end of the Severn Barrage? The latest proposal for a barrage across the mouth of the Severn to generate 5-10% of the nation's electricity envisages an s-shaped structure stretching from Lavernock Point to Brean Down in Somerset seen in the distance. It would avoid the islands of Flat Holm (seen to right) and Steep Holm (off shot to right)
Western end of the Severn Barrage?
The latest proposal for a barrage across the mouth of the Severn to generate 5-10% of the nation's electricity envisages an s-shaped structure stretching from Lavernock Point to Brean Down in Somerset seen in the distance. It would avoid the islands of Flat Holm (seen to right) and Steep Holm (off shot to right)
Shingle spit reaching out to Sully Island View across from Swanbridge at half tide towards this small island composed of warm orange Triassic sandstone. The mainland coast is undergoing active erosion.
Shingle spit reaching out to Sully Island
View across from Swanbridge at half tide towards this small island composed of warm orange Triassic sandstone. The mainland coast is undergoing active erosion.
Lower Lias cliffs west of Lavernock Point Tide and waves have generated a coastal rock platform from the mudstones and limestones of the Lower Lias whilst the cliff retreats inland at the expense of the S & W Wales Wildlife Trust nature reserve atop it.
Lower Lias cliffs west of Lavernock Point
Tide and waves have generated a coastal rock platform from the mudstones and limestones of the Lower Lias whilst the cliff retreats inland at the expense of the S & W Wales Wildlife Trust nature reserve atop it.
St Mary's Well Bay This truly is a bay of two halves - the west side (foreground) is carved from warm-coloured Triassic sandstones which dip moderately steeply southwards. The far side (east) is backed by cliffs of the Lower Lias limestones and mudstones which have a 'cold' feel to them. Ball Rock is seen in the middle foreground at high tide.
St Mary's Well Bay
This truly is a bay of two halves - the west side (foreground) is carved from warm-coloured Triassic sandstones which dip moderately steeply southwards. The far side (east) is backed by cliffs of the Lower Lias limestones and mudstones which have a 'cold' feel to them. Ball Rock is seen in the middle foreground at high tide.
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St Mary's Well Bay is located at Grid Ref: ST1767 (Lat: 51.402378, Lng: -3.1803531)

Unitary Authority: The Vale of Glamorgan

Police Authority: South Wales

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