Best walks near Carmarthen by train

Milford Haven Station to Haverfordwest Station (Pembrokeshire)

45m direct from Carmarthen.

the path alongside Hubberston Pill is a definite highlight. A varied route highly recommended for walking or wheels, much of it on a newly laid off-road national cycle path (route 4) with twists, turns and gentle gradients, plus a tarmac right of way that narrows where seasonal undergrowth and stinging nettles encroach. A long, safe verge-walking road section runs towards Steynton, the finish is on an off-road cycle path beside the wooded and tranquil Hubberston Pill. Largely follows National Cycle Network route 4. Johnston is a good mid-route refreshment stop. Pill Priory, the remains of a late-12th-century priory, stands in a private garden at the hamlet of Priory.

17km.

A right-of-way path becomes narrow with fences either side and encroaching seasonal undergrowth and stinging nettles. Care needed crossing the road on the edge of Steynton.

Lunch: A coffee stop and charity shop at Johnston; a pub seen at Tiers Cross.

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Pembroke Station to Tenby Station (Pembrokeshire)

45m direct from Carmarthen.

Fantastic option to link Pembroke to Tenby; fantastic beaches. A coastal route with a bit of everything: clifftop walks watching seals and birds of prey, fantastic beaches and quaint town finishes. Some lane and field walking inland. Great beaches at Manorbier, Swanlake and Freshwater, with interesting places to explore at Church Door Cove and Skrinkle. A diversion at Manorbier leads to the YHA cafe. Plenty of facilities in Tenby and Pembroke.

22km.

Navigation just south of Lammaston Farm is tricky, where it is easy to drop too far south.

Lunch: A YHA cafe a short diversion off the path at Manorbier; plenty of facilities in Tenby.

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Kidwelly Station to Llanelli Station (Carmarthenshire)

15m direct from Carmarthen.

A walk following the Sustrans cycle route and with a 2.5km section on a quiet single-track country road just outside Kidwelly (passing places and a grass verge for most of it). Path quality improves greatly from Pembrey Country Park onwards; considered a good all-season route. Follows the Sustrans cycle route. Passes Pembrey Country Park.

19km. Moderate ascents.

The single-track country road outside Kidwelly may carry cars and farm traffic.

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Kidwelly Station to Pembrey and Burry Port Station (Carmarthenshire)

15m direct from Carmarthen.

A flat route primarily following National Cycle Network Route 4 on tarmac and compact surfaces and with quiet country lanes and a stretch on the main road out of Kidwelly. Good for accessibility and navigation but hard on the knees with so much tarmac. Follows National Cycle Network Route 4. A signposted diversion into Pembrey Country Park is available. St Mary's Church and Kidwelly Castle are worth a visit near the Kidwelly end. A resident kingfisher near the Ashburnham Hotel.

10km.

A small rise on the main road out of Kidwelly, with a narrow pavement in places; it is more than a quarter of the route before getting off the main roads.

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Pembrey and Burry Port Station to Llanelli Station (Carmarthenshire)

15m direct from Carmarthen.

Gorgeous off road route along the cycle path with far reaching views. A flat, easy and almost entirely off-road coastal walk along the Millennium Coastal Path and with far-reaching views over the Gower and several spots to drop down onto the beach. Well-signed and shared with cyclists. Follows the Wales Coast Path and National Cycle Network route 4. Plenty of picnic spots.

Easy: 8km, gentle ascents.

The path is part of the Sustrans national cycle network and cyclists frequently pass at speed, so take care with dogs off the lead or small children.

Lunch: Cafes at Burry Port harbour and Llanelli beach.

End-of-walk reward: the St Elli's Bay.

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Pontarddulais Station to Ammanford Station (Glamorgan)

45m from Carmarthen, with one change.

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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Ammanford Station to Llandeilo Station (Carmarthenshire)

1h from Carmarthen, with one change.

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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Tenby Station to Whitland Station (Pembrokeshire)

15m direct from Carmarthen.

Tough: 25km, steep ascents.

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Pontarddulais Station to Gowerton Station (Glamorgan)

30m direct from Carmarthen.

11km. Moderate ascents.

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Pontarddulais Station to Swansea Station (Glamorgan)

45m from Carmarthen, with one change.

Tough: steep ascents. 16km.

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Llanelli Station to Pontarddulais Station (Carmarthenshire)

30m direct from Carmarthen.

a beautiful view of the estuary. A mix of field paths, quiet country roads and housing estates, with several narrow kissing gates and some elevation gains and losses. A long stretch follows a busy main road and with sections of narrow roadside footpath and crossings. Dafen park offers an optional picnic spot.

13km. Moderate ascents.

The A4138 is busy and difficult to cross, and there is a long, unpleasant 3km roadside walk into Dafen on a narrow footpath with constant traffic; staying on the south side is safer. A 700m gap in the main-road footpath is avoided via Llangennech.

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Gowerton Station to Swansea Station (Glamorgan)

30m direct from Carmarthen.

A straightforward, easy and largely urban route into the heart of Swansea and with little nature or rural scenery; the city is the main highlight at the end.

Tough: steep ascents. 8km.

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