Introduction
Llantwit Major, or Llanilltud Fawr, is a small Town along the Heritage Coast in the Vale of Glamorgan, south Wales. It is situated about 20 miles south-west of Cardiff, the capital of Wales. It is an historic town with many hidden features and scenic areas.

History
The people of Llantwit Major live in a place which has been occupied for over 3000 years. Bronze Age and Iron Age people, and the Romans lived here before the Celtic Church made this a place of national importance, but the oldest buildings now seen in the town were built by the Normans.

The Beach
The beach is very rocky and there are many fossils and caves to be found. Visitors to the beach should be aware that the cliff face is very old and crumbly. Erosion has been a problem, meaning that it is possible that rocks could fall, especially when winds are high.

The Heritage Coast
The 14 miles of Glamorgan Heritage Coast extends from Gileston in the east to Newton Point in the west with a Visitor and Information Centre at Dunraven Bay, Southerndown. Its aim is to conserve and protect the coast, while making the area more accessible for visitors. A coastal path runs along the cliff tops, joining the narrow valleys which lead down to the sea.

The Collugh Valley has a small beach and serves as a starting point for a number of walks. On the east side of the beach is a large Iron Age hill fort, Castle Ditches, and there are others at Summerhouse Point, reached from Boverton, and at Nash Point further west.

Related websites

Llantwit Major Town Council

Llantwit Major Chamber of Trade and Commerce

Llantwit Major Tourist Information

Other useful links about Llantwit Major

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