Jackson's Bay Barry Island Beach

the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

Photo of Jackson's Bay Barry Island beach
Excellent annual water quality rating

The 170 metre cove slopes gently and comprises of sand, backed by steep cliffs on the west to Nell's Point, with a harbour wall on the east. It faces south east towards the Bristol Channel and is backed by the highly urbanised town of Barry. The water quality sample point is located at the centre of the bay.

Water quality is classified as "Good" based on samples taken from the previous 4 years, 2021 through to 2024.

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