Walks you can reach from Cynghordy by train

Llandovery Station to Llanwrtyd Station (Carmarthenshire)

15m direct from Cynghordy.

The hills and valleys are beautiful. A long, remote walk through beautiful Welsh hill country, largely on the Heart of Wales Trail, with great river sections, rolling-countryside views and some boggy sections and stiles. There is a particularly steep, long climb into Crychan Forest if starting at Llandovery and country lanes with hardly any traffic. Uses the Heart of Wales Trail, which runs alongside the Heart of Wales rail line, so trains link the two towns and the walk can be shortened at Cynghordy station. Passes the Cwmcuttan (Cynghordy) Viaduct.

27km.

The route crosses the railway line at several points; stop and listen before crossing. Some boggy sections and stiles.

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Llangadog Station to Llandovery Station (Carmarthenshire)

15m direct from Cynghordy.

One of the prettiest Slowways I have walked. One of the prettiest routes around, sticking to the Heart of Wales Trail and using quiet country lanes through pretty little valleys, woodlands and streams. Lots of ups and downs across small hills and valleys but nothing challenging and with a few steep sections; some muddy stretches. Follows the Heart of Wales Trail; the section through Goleugoed and Llwynywormwood is particularly pretty; rich in buzzards, kites, rabbits and squirrels; good bus and (replacement) train links.

13km.

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Llanwrtyd Station to Llandrindod Station (Brecknockshire)

15m direct from Cynghordy.

Tough: 30km, steep ascents.

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Llandeilo Station to Llangadog Station (Carmarthenshire)

30m direct from Cynghordy.

fantastic views from the top of the ridge; the best views across the Tywi valley. A route with lots of variety - meadows, woods, rivers and a ridge with great views - using the Heart of Wales Trail and a Beacons Way section and quiet country lanes with hardly any traffic. Gets quite remote; the section nearer Llandeilo is full of little wooded meadows. Uses the Heart of Wales Trail and a section of the Beacons Way; could be extended along the Beacons Way to Carreg Cennen Castle; good for kites and pipits; train service between Llangadog and Llandeilo.

17km.

Lunch: Llandeilo has a good variety of cafes.

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Ammanford Station to Llandeilo Station (Carmarthenshire)

30m direct from Cynghordy.

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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Carmarthen Station to Llandeilo Station (Carmarthenshire)

30m direct from Cynghordy.

A largely fine route but poorly waymarked throughout, with a section between Llwynfortune Farm and Glancellyn Farm that is blocked and impassable. Many gates are locked and requiring climbing over. An OS map is recommended over the app as the track deviates from footpaths in places.

Tough: 27km, steep ascents.

The section between Llwynfortune Farm and Glancellyn Farm is blocked and impassable, with the landowner forbidding access. Poor waymarking throughout; the route deviates from footpaths so an OS map is advised. Many gates are locked due to a local pylon dispute and must be climbed. Not dog-friendly. Not usable in its current state.

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Llandrindod Station to Knighton Station (Radnorshire)

45m direct from Cynghordy.

some amazing views and so incredibly peaceful; some stunning views down the valleys. A long, challenging but beautiful route through rolling hills and wide valleys and sticking to the Heart of Wales Trail and Glyndwr's Way on well-marked paths and quiet country lanes. Lots of ups and downs with amazing long-range views from the hilltops; some muddy sections. Follows the Heart of Wales Trail and Glyndwr's Way; can be split at Llanbister Road station; rich in buzzards and red kites; St Michael's Church outside Llandrindod makes a good picnic spot.

36km.

A long, challenging route best split over two days; a short section of A-road near Pen-y-bont, though the adjacent moorland can be walked instead.

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