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Kidwelly Castle – Kidwelly Castle loop from Pontyates

Kidwelly Castle – Kidwelly Castle loop from Pontyates

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Kidwelly Castle – Kidwelly Castle loop from Pontyates

02:40

51.4km

610m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 35.6 km for 124 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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33.2 km

Ferryside Beach and Fisherman Sculpture

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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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33.2 km

Ferryside

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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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35.4 km

St Ishmael's Church With Bay Views

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35.7 km

St Ishmael Beach

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

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41.2 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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41.6 km

Kidwelly Castle

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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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51.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.1 km

8.31 km

527 m

287 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.8 km

19.2 km

362 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

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17°C

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Kidwelly Castle – Kidwelly Castle loop from Pontyates

Ferryside Beach and Fisherman Sculpture

Ferryside

St Ishmael's Church With Bay Views

St Ishmael Beach

Kidwelly Castle

Kidwelly Castle

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