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West Carmarthenshire Tour - Llansteffan & Laugharne loop

West Carmarthenshire Tour - Llansteffan & Laugharne loop

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West Carmarthenshire Tour - Llansteffan & Laugharne loop

04:56

100km

1,340m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 4, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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867 m

Carmarthen Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Carmarthen is a small town that is thought to be the oldest in Wales. One of the most notable features of the town is the Roman fort, which dates to around 75 AD. The town’s medieval castle is also interesting. History aside, you find plenty of places to eat and drink, shops, and accommodation, making it a great place for a pit-stop or an overnight stay.

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14.5 km

Llansteffan Beach

Highlight • Beach

Llansteffan has been described as one of Wales’ best kept secrets. A sort of Never Never land known only to locals. Once you’ve experienced the magical beauty of a sunset over the castle above the River Tywi, you will wonder why more people haven't experienced this wonderful place for themselves.

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16.3 km

Llansteffan Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 1280 and still looming large.The hilltop can only be approached on foot. A pathway leads up to the headland, where the climb is rewarded with superb views of the estuary and the surrounding countryside.

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36.2 km

Dylan Thomas Boathouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 required but due to its size only 12 visitors are allowed inside the house at any one time.
There is limited seating in the outside tearoom which can be accessed externally.

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37.0 km

Laugharne Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Laugharne Castle dates to 1116. It was later rebuild as a Norman stronghold and has seen many revisions since.

Today, the castle is open from April until October, and you can find out more to plan your visit here: cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/laugharne-castle

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100 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

87.3 km

8.60 km

2.43 km

1.93 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

97.3 km

1.96 km

1.11 km

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 15 July

26°C

16°C

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West Carmarthenshire Tour - Llansteffan & Laugharne loop

Carmarthen Castle

Llansteffan Beach

Llansteffan Castle

Dylan Thomas Boathouse

Laugharne Castle

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