Paddling near Bridgend, Wales
Bridgend sits in the Vale of Glamorgan and Bridgend County Borough in South Wales, with paddling spread across contrasting water types. The Heritage Coast beaches at Porthcawl and Southerndown (Dunraven Bay) draw SUP paddlers, while the rivers draining the Brecon Beacons foothills — including the Afon Mellte — attract canoeists and kayakers seeking moving water. Bridgend Canoe Club is the local hub, running river trips and canoe polo.
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