Merthyr Mawr
Merthyr Mawr is a village about 2½ miles from the centre of
Bridgend in South
Wales.
It contains several cottages and a church, the cottages retaining an authentic/traditional feel with thatched roofs and well maintained gardens. Nearby are the Merthyr Mawr
sand dunes, where scenes from
Lawrence of Arabia were filmed. The biggest sand dune in Europe can also be found there, known locally as "the big dipper".
Also two castles,
Ogmore Castle and
Candleston Castle are within good walking distance. A famous
sheep dipping bridge is on the outskirts of the village. The former POW Camp
Island Farm is less than a mile away and another village,
Ewenny is within 3-4 miles.
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Merthyr Mawr Walks Site (with pictures)
