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The Knap ( ID the_knap )      Hits: 713
You are here: Europe > Wales (UK) > The Knap ( ID the_knap )
Continent: Europe
Country: Wales (UK)
Next Big City (Airport):  Bristol, Cardiff
Next Town: Barry
Latitude:   51.39
Longitude: -3.2969
Type:
- Ocean
Rider Ability:
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert

Good for:
- Kitesurfing
- Windsurfing
Features:
- Parking

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Water
Type:
- Shallow
- Flat
- Chop
Hazards:
- Rocks

Quality:
- Clean
Best Tide:
No Information


Flat to choppy water. Shallow areas depending on tides.

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 Beach
Type:
- Sand
Size:
- Depending on Tide

Hazards:
- Rocks
Beach crowds:
- None


1 km long, wide and sandy beach. Rocks and cliffs on both ends of the beach.

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 Weather
Spring:
- Normal Wetsuit
- Thick Wetsuit / Drysuit
Summer:
- Shorty
- Normal Wetsuit

Fall:
- Normal Wetsuit
- Thick Wetsuit / Drysuit
Winter:
- Thick Wetsuit / Drysuit


Usual UK conditions dictated by low pressure systems tracking in from West. Spring wetsuit for summer otherwise full steamer required. Can sail all year round if you are hardy enough.

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 Wind

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Best Months:
No Information
Wind Type:
- Frontal Winds

Best Direction:
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Main Direction:
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No info yet.

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 How to get there
Transport:
- Car
Access:
- Short Walk


Drive SW from Cardiff to Barry. In Barry drive to the SW and get to Knap Car Terrace, where you can park.

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 Rules, Restrictions and Extra Info
Rules:
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