Best walks to or from Ammanford

Ammanford Station to Llandeilo Station

The nature around the area was breathtaking; Beautiful walk through rolling countryside. A peaceful walk along quiet country lanes and mulchy green lanes (holloways) through rolling countryside, descending into remote valley bottoms, crossing brooks and climbing back up. A little more bumpy than expected; lanes are quiet of traffic and not too wet or muddy and with boggy fields avoided. Reached via the Heart of Wales line. Rich in wildlife, with sightings of owls, deer, foxes and a toad. Carreg Cennen Castle is worth a visit or detour. Llandeilo has cafes, craft shops and a bakery.

13km.

Lunch: No facilities en route; Llandeilo has cafes, shops and a bakery.

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Pontarddulais Station to Ammanford Station

fabulous views; You can expect some really stunning views. A challenging higher-level route following the Heart of Wales Line Trail, with a considerable climb (around 250m ascent) and a long crossing of open moorland with stunning views. Wet and boggy underfoot at the top after rain and but the climb is long rather than too steep. Follows the Heart of Wales Line Trail, well marked with its train-and-viaduct roundel. No facilities along the path between the two towns.

14km.

The open-moorland section is not advisable in extreme weather or low visibility. Some boggy sections; navigation on the moor follows a rough track and intermittent marker posts.

Both towns have shops, pubs, cafes and stations.

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