Walks near Carmarthen by train

Recommended

Walk details: Railwalks.

Recommended: 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.

Time: 4h30–9h

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

Warnings: 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.

Walk details: Slow Ways.

Recommended

Walk details: Railwalks.

Recommended: 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.

Coastal: two thirds along the coast.

Time: 6h–12h

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

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

Walk details: Slow Ways.

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.

Time: 3h30–7h

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

Walk details: Slow Ways.

Reverse direction: Heart of Wales Line Travellers (PDF).

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.

Coastal: three fifths along the coast.

Time: 5h–10h

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

Walk details: Slow Ways.

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.

Time: 2h30–5h

Warnings: Follows a busy road for a quarter of the walk. 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.

Walk details: Slow Ways.

Reverse direction: Railwalks.

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.

Coastal: nine tenths along the coast.

Time: 2h30–4h30

Lunch: Cafes at Burry Port harbour and Llanelli beach.

1 end-of-walk reward: the St Elli's Bay

Warnings: 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.

Walk details: Slow Ways.

Reverse direction: Railwalks.

Coastal: three fifths along the coast.

Time: 7h30–15h

Walk details: Slow Ways.

Time: 4h30–9h

Warnings: Follows a busy road for a quarter of the walk.

Walk details: Slow Ways.

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.

Hilly: a third on high ground, rising above the surrounding land.

Time: 4h–7h30

End-of-walk reward: Both towns have shops, pubs, cafes and stations.

Warnings: 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.

Walk details: Slow Ways.

Reverse direction: Heart of Wales Line Travellers (PDF).

Time: 3h–6h30

Warnings: Follows a busy road for a sixth of the walk.

Walk details: Slow Ways.