great day out!

A great day out for all the family. Plenty of picnic tables so take a pack lunch. Went here when I was young and took a sled! Will definately ensure the kids sleep all night. Well worth a visit

I first saw the sand dunes from the other side of the river at Ogmore.
Merthyr Mawr Sand Dunes are situated about one mile outside the village of Merthyr Mawr. Once the largest sand dune system in Europe they are a huge network, spreading across towards the Ogmore/Porthcawl coast.

The dunes also claim fame to the highest single sand dune in Europe, known as the ‘big dipper’.
The dunes are very popular with kids for rolling and sliding down, (me included)runners for training (once saw Lynn Davies, Olympic long-jump gold medallist, running up them) and local wildlife enthusiasts.

Scenes from the famous film Lawrence of Arabia were filmed at the dunes. Good desert little heat :)
There is a footpath to the village of Merthyr Mawr and then one to Ogmore and its castle. WONDERFUL (dangerous?) stepping stones across the river).
Also nearby is Candlestone (Candleston) Castle. (Really a fortified manor house.)

A truly great area to spend a day or two exploring and picnicing.
Race you up the big dipper!