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Porthkerry
Hamlet in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

Porthkerry

Porthkerry is a hamlet in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales.

Plan a trip to Porthkerry→From Bristol

It lies on the Bristol Channel coast of South Wales within the community of Rhoose between that village and the town of Barry to the east. It is very close to the end of the runway of Cardiff International Airport. To the east of the hamlet is Porthkerry Country Park which occupies the valley leading down to the coast.

How locals move

Getting around Porthkerry the local way

  • Go nextIt is possible to visit Hereford as a day trip, using either train or car.

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