Carmarthen Castle is a fortress in the centre of town, overlooking the River Towy. The first recorded mention of the castle is 1094. However, it was possibly in another location, further downstream. By 1106, the castle is believed to be on its present site. The castle was turned into a prison in the 18th and 19th centuries and is now used as council offices.

Juliane

June 6, 2025

Hiking

Remains of a castle can be found at the end of the pedestrian zone

Translated by

•

Routes here

Best routes to Carmarthen Castle

hikers

1. Carmarthen Roman Amphitheatre – Carmarthen Castle loop from Carmarthen

5.29km

01:26

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

5.0

(2)

hikers

2. Carmarthen Castle – Carmarthen Castle loop from Llanllwch

8.14km

02:09

80m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

3.0

(1)

hikers

3. Carmarthen Castle – Carmarthen Velodrome loop from Carmarthen

4.94km

01:17

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

Details

Informations

Elevation 20 m

Weather

Today

Saturday 21 February

13°C

9°C

94 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See routes here

Take Me There

Add komoot as a preferred source in your Google results

Add now

Location: Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Carmarthenshire Museum and Gardens

Gwili Steam Railway

Carmarthen Roman Amphitheatre

Whiteford Point Lighthouse

Rhossili Down Summit

Burry Port Lighthouse

Pembrey Sands Shipwreck

Kidwelly Castle

Castell y Domen

Banc y Bettws

The Gatehouse Ruins

View of the Gower Peninsula from Llanelli Coastal Path

Carmarthen Castle

1. Carmarthen Roman Amphitheatre – Carmarthen Castle loop from Carmarthen

2. Carmarthen Castle – Carmarthen Castle loop from Llanllwch

3. Carmarthen Castle – Carmarthen Velodrome loop from Carmarthen

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️