there is access. i go all the time. but it has changed. it is a long walk. u have 2 walk around the bak of the new factories, which is difficult 2 explain. but plenty of people fish there. so if u do try it.. i recommend that u sit in your car, wait 4 some anglers 2 come along and follow them. easy peasy. but i have an 8 yr old and i will not take him there. trust the gents advice and fish the pier,, or easier still on the front at penarth,,,, much safer, foreshore has 2 much rubble and junk dumped there now/ .... good fishing.