Southerndown beach is a fantastic spot and popular with local surfers. It’s got a large beach and huge cliffs to explore as well as gardens and a wooded area with picnic tables. You can walk up onto the site where Dunraven Castle used to be(it was demolished in 1963) and explore the large gardens which still remain. In keeping with other historical landmarks in the area, it’s also got plenty of ghost stories to keep you on your toes if you choose to camp here. The beach is great for families but there are plenty of areas nearby which probably wouldn’t be great for children. There’s narrow footpaths leading down to an adjoining beach where I’ve almost fallen to my certain death. We used to go here for regular barbecues and light camp fires and generally hang out in our teens and it’s a beautiful part of the coast line on a warm summer’s night.
