Walks you can reach from Gowerton by train

Kidwelly Station to Llanelli Station (Carmarthenshire)

6m direct from Gowerton.

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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Pembrey and Burry Port Station to Llanelli Station (Carmarthenshire)

6m direct from Gowerton.

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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Llanelli Station to Pontarddulais Station (Carmarthenshire)

6m direct from Gowerton.

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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Kidwelly Station to Pembrey and Burry Port Station (Carmarthenshire)

15m direct from Gowerton.

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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Pontarddulais Station to Swansea Station (Glamorgan)

15m direct from Gowerton.

Tough: steep ascents. 16km.

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Swansea Station to Port Talbot Parkway Station (Glamorgan)

15m direct from Gowerton.

A flat, functional, fully paved route primarily following National Cycle Network route 4, predominantly alongside main roads and dual carriageways on cycle tracks and with industrial stretches and some pleasant detours. The one climb is up to the bridge at Briton Ferry; the Port Talbot end runs through a landscaped energy park. Mostly follows National Cycle Network route 4; a parallel canal towpath (Tennant Canal) is a quieter alternative for part of the way.

16km. Gentle ascents.

Lunch: A sandwich shop, supermarket and pub/cafe alongside the route at the Bay Campus detour.

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Swansea Station to Neath Station (Glamorgan)

15m direct from Gowerton.

Easy and largely flat, with only one unpaved section along the canal between Jersey Marine and Port Tennant. The stretch from Briton Ferry to Jersey Marine is a dull flog alongside the dual carriageway and but the wide shared cyclepath is safe; the approach into Swansea over a suspension bridge is more scenic than the road route. The canal path continues all the way under the road bridge at Giant's Grave; well waymarked and frequently used though not shown as a right of way on OS maps.

14km. Moderate ascents.

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Carmarthen Station to Kidwelly Station (Carmarthenshire)

15m direct from Gowerton.

so much stunning scenery to see along the way. A relaxing, mostly quiet country-road walk with stunning scenery and ending with river and castle views as you approach Kidwelly. Easy with no challenging terrain.

Tough: steep ascents. 16km.

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Pontarddulais Station to Ammanford Station (Glamorgan)

30m direct from Gowerton.

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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Carmarthen Station to Llandeilo Station (Carmarthenshire)

30m direct from Gowerton.

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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Ammanford Station to Llandeilo Station (Carmarthenshire)

30m direct from Gowerton.

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)

1h direct from Gowerton.

Tough: 25km, steep ascents.

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