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South Wales
Carmarthenshire
Llangunnor

Poets & Castles loop from Carmarthen to Laugharne

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3

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Poets & Castles loop from Carmarthen to Laugharne

04:36

70.9km

910m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 4, 2024

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Start point

Train Station

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14.6 km

Llansteffan Castle

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Arguably one of the most stunning locations in Wales. Although ruined, the castle retains its power to intimidate – especially when you approach its massive twin-towered gatehouse, built in around …

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18.2 km

View of Cefn Sidan Sand Flats

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The River Tawe meets the River Taf here and creates the beautiful, but historically treachorous sand flats of Cefn Sidan, translated from Welsh, meaning "Silky Ridge". Laugharne Sands can be …

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42.3 km

Laugharne Castle

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Laugharne Castle (Castell Talacharn in Welsh) has had a long and fascinating history, dating back to 1116. It was later rebuild as a Norman stronghold and has seen many revisions …

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42.9 km

Dylan Thomas Boathouse

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Poet, writer and broadcaster Dylan Thomas lived at the iconic Boathouse in Laugharne. The Boathouse terrace offers wonderful views of the Taf estuary and the Gower beyond. Prebooking is not …

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70.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.3 km

7.36 km

6.34 km

1.59 km

155 m

114 m

Surfaces

64.9 km

4.76 km

1.18 km

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