Supervised sessions only9 miLisvane and Llanishen Reservoirs
Lisvane
Designated, supervised open-water swimming sessions operate at Lisvane and Llanishen Reservoirs by pre-booked access.
Places to swim near Newport
15 natural swimming spots within about 60 miles of Newport, sorted by straight-line distance. Open each spot for the season, booking rules and directions.
15 spots listed13 sea and rock pools1 lake1 waterfall pool2 need a booking in season
15 spots in the Newport area
Supervised sessions only9 mi
Designated bathing water18 miJackson's Bay
Barry Island, Barry
Jackson's Bay is a designated bathing water at Barry Island with good recent water quality classification.
Designated bathing water18 miWhitmore Bay
Barry Island, Barry
Whitmore Bay is a designated bathing water at Barry Island with good recent water quality classification.
Designated bathing water19 miThe Knap
Pebble Beach, Barry
The Knap is a designated coastal bathing water beside Pebble Beach and Marine Lake.
Yes, seasonal bathing28 miDunraven Bay
Southerndown, Southerndown
Dunraven Bay is a designated bathing beach with excellent water quality classification.
Swimming reported29 miSgwd Gwladys
Waterfall Country, Pontneddfechan
Sgwd Gwladys is a 7-metre waterfall on the Afon Pyrddin near Pontneddfechan, with a deep plunge pool.
Yes, seasonal bathing31 mi
Yes, seasonal bathing32 mi
Public sea swimming42 miSwansea Bay
Uplands
Swansea Bay is a designated bathing water with Good water quality classification for 2025.
Public sea swimming42 miBracelet Bay
Mumbles
Bracelet Bay and Limeslade Bay are designated bathing waters with 2025 classifications of Excellent and Good.
Public sea swimming43 miLangland Bay
Mumbles
Langland Bay is a designated bathing water with Excellent water quality classification for 2025.
Public sea swimming44 miCaswell Bay Beach
Manselfield
Caswell Bay is a designated sea bathing water with seasonal lifeguard patrols and nearby beach facilities.
Public sea swimming50 mi
Public sea swimming52 miPort Eynon Beach
Horton
Port Eynon Bay is a designated sea bathing water with seasonal lifeguard patrols.
Swimming possible56 miBlue Pool
Llangennith Sands, Burry Holms
Blue Pool is a natural, tidally filled pool near Burry Holms.