Kidwelly Castle – Kidwelly Castle loop from Llandyfaelog

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Kidwelly Castle – Kidwelly Castle loop from Llandyfaelog

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Kidwelly Castle – Kidwelly Castle loop from Llandyfaelog

01:31

22.8km

310m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 7, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.9 km for 124 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.02 km

Kidwelly Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Lying on the River Gwendraeth above Carmarthen Bay Kidwelly is a town in Carmarthenshire boasting a castle dating back to 1106.

The pretty little town has great transport links, with …

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9.10 km

Time for Tea

Highlight • Cafe

Nice cafe with all day breakfast, a great selection of home made cakes, sandwiches etc and good coffee. To be honest, we didn't try the tea ;)

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9.60 km

The memorial at the Castle celebrates Gwenllian, one of Wales's greatest heroines. In 1136 she led a Welsh army against Marcher lord Maurice de Londres. The battle took place nearby and despite her bravery Gwenllian was captured and beheaded.

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15.0 km

St Ishmael Beach

Highlight • Beach

Good point to stop for a rest. Just over the train line from a narrow quiet road.

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15.2 km

St Ishmael's Church With Bay Views

Highlight • Other

17.4 km

Ferryside

Highlight • Beach

Ferryside is a really pretty little village in Carmarthenshire on the estuary of the River Tywi. It used to be a ferry crossing here, hence the name, but latterly became …

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17.5 km

Ferryside Beach and Fisherman Sculpture

Highlight • Beach

Ferryside is a really pretty little village in Carmarthenshire on the estuary of the River Tywi. There used to be a ferry crossing here, hence the name, but latterly became …

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