Walks you can reach from Llangadog by train

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Llandovery Station to Llanwrtyd Station (Carmarthenshire)

15m direct from Llangadog.

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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Ammanford Station to Llandeilo Station (Carmarthenshire)

15m direct from Llangadog.

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)

15m direct from Llangadog.

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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Llanwrtyd Station to Llandrindod Station (Brecknockshire)

45m direct from Llangadog.

Tough: 30km, steep ascents.

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