Llansteffan to Carmarthen – on the Wales Coast Path
Another mainly inland section, crossing rolling hills towards the county market town of Carmarthen
- Tenby-Pendine
- Pendine-St Clears
- St Clears-Llansteffan
- Llansteffan-Carmarthen
- Carmarthen-Kidwelly
- Kidwelly-Burry Port
- Burry Port-Loughor
- Loughor-Llanmadoc
- Llanmadoc-Rhossili
- Rhossili-Oxwich
- Oxwich-Caswell Bay
- Caswell Bay-Swansea Marina
- Swansea Marina
Outline
Distance: 9 miles / 15 kilometres
Start: Llansteffan – SN 352 104
Finish: Carmarthen – SN 411 198
Maps: Ordnance Survey Explorer 177, Landranger 159
Services: Tide permitting (summer only), there’s now a ferry across the estuary to Ferryside, avoiding inland walking via Carmarthen. Llansteffan has a couple of pubs, a fish and chip shop, and a general store. There is also a post office and toilets, and a range of accommodation, including a campsite. Hotel and hostel at Pant yr Athro. Carmarthen TIC: 01267 231557 | carmarthentic@carmarthenshire.gov.uk.
Where to stay: Carmarthen is a county town and offers plenty of accommodation, including:
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Plan your trip
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