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		Abergorlech Country Walks The village of Abergorlech is situated where the river Gorlech flows into the Cothi. Up to the early Middle Ages, the area north of the Cothi formed the heavily wooded Forest of Glyncothi, vital to the defence and independence of the Welsh principality of Deheubarth. Later, Glyncothi became a Royal Forest; subsequently the Manor of Glyncothi was leased to local gentry. The First World War provided the impetus for the creation of State Forests, and today Brechfa Forest covers some 5,000 hectares. The parish also contains farmland and there are fine views over the Cothi valley and beyond. - 1 mile walk through Brechfa Forest north of the Cothi. Easy - 2 mile walk through Brechfa Forest north of the Cothi. Easy, with one fairly steep ascent - 3 mile walk through Brechfa Forest north of the Cothi. Moderate, with one long fairly steep ascent - 2 mile School Path (short version, mainly in forestry south of the Cothi). Easy - 4 mile School Path (long version). Moderate, with slippery steps cut into solid rock. The additional section loops across farmland with fine views of the Cothi valley and surrounding hills - It is possible to walk on to Talley on an old drove road, which is rough and boggy in places. The Abergorlech to Talley walk is about 5 miles and the Talley end is included in the Talley County Walks leaflet - It is possible to return most of the way from Talley on a roughly parallel route, making a total walk of some 10 miles (energetic). The parallel route through Tipi Valley is only shown on Ordnance Survey Explorer map 186. Please click on the leaflet photo to see an extract from the inside of the leaflet FREE POSTAGE AND PACKING WITHIN THE UK Price: £1.50
		Tick to add corresponding OS map - Explorer 186 (£7.45) Tick to add adjacent Llanfynydd County Walks leaflet (£1.50) Tick to add adjacent Talley Country Walks leaflet (£1.50) Tick to add nearby Brechfa County Walks leaflet, to the south west (£1.50)

		Allt Nant Gronw Nant Gronw Wood lies in the steep sided valley running to the north west of the attractive little village of Cwm Duad. The crystal clear waters of the Afon Bele run through the heart of the wood forming a string of small cascades and deep dark pools. A path runs alongside the stream for almost the entire length of the valley with other paths branching off along its way (which were once school, chapel and workers' paths). The area is notable for its wealth of archaeological remains. The leaflet contains details of: - One path about 4 miles long there and back (mainly linear, with paths on both sides of the Afon Bele in the central section) which follows the river from Cwm Duad in the south to the picnic site at the north of the wood. Easy - 'Some of the paths leading up the valley sides from this route are much steeper and may prove strenuous' - A separate horse riding track of about 4 miles Please click on the leaflet photo to see an extract from the inside of the leaflet FREE POSTAGE AND PACKING WITHIN THE UK Price: £1.50
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		Brechfa/Byrgwm Country Walks The area to the north of the Cothi was once heavily wooded and from the late 13th century it formed part of the Royal Forest of Glyncothi. After the First World War, National Forests were established and Brechfa Forest now extends to some 5,000 hectares, mainly planted with conifers. The Byrgwm walk largely passes through conifer plantations with their distinct wildlife community. Banc y Daren, by contrast, consists of agricultural land with broadleaved woodland on the valley sides, and is rich in wildlife including wild flowers. For a wider range of combined walks the Llanfynydd leaflet, which covers the area to the south east of Brechfa, can be combined with this one. - 2 mile Byrgwm walk in Brechfa Forest. Easy - 4 mile Byrgwm walk in Brechfa Forest. Easy - 1.5 mile low level Banc-y-daren walk. Easy - 4 mile Banc-y-daren walk. Moderate (long ascent up narrow country lane at beginning of walk). Very varied walk including an old track along the Cothi and a species rich damp meadow - 0.5 mile Victoria Park Walk. Easy. A short walk along the River Marlais, through oak woodland - Coed Penfarch. About 0.6 mile, linear. Energetic; steep. A privately owned woodland with public access rights and viewpoint. At time of writing connects with Llanfynydd County Walks (see leaflet) by means of a Tir Gofal agri-environment scheme permissive path Click on the leaflet photo to see an extract from the inside of the leaflet FREE POSTAGE AND PACKING WITHIN THE UK Price: £1.50
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		Bronwydd & Newchurch These walks explore the Gwili valley, clothed with beautiful woodlands and with excellent viewpoints from the hills above. The area has a remarkably rich and varied heritage, from the Neolithic monuments at Crug near Newchurch, Iron Age hill forts, early Christian settlement at Newchurch, a motte and bailey castle remembered in the names of Cwm Castell and its farm, to the industrial age. A late 18th century iron foundry at Cwmdwyfran was fuelled by charcoal from the local woods. In the early 19th century, the Newchurch area was a stronghold for the Rebecca movement. The railway from Carmarthen to Bronwydd opened in 1860 and a section of the line is still used by the Gwili steam Railway. - 6.5 mile circular walk with some moderately steep inclines - 2.25 mile walk, also hilly in places - Several other shorter recommended route combinations Click on the leaflet photo to see an extract from the inside of the leaflet FREE POSTAGE AND PACKING WITHIN THE UK Price: £1.50
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		Carmarthen Carmarthen is situated on the tidal reaches of the river Tywi and has been the most important town in west Wales for over 2,000 years. Its history begins with the Romans and later the town was linked with Myrddin or Merlin of the Arthurian legends. There was a Norman castle at Carmarthen; the stone castle, the remains of which can be seen today, was founded at the beginning of the 12th century by Henry I. In mediaeval times, Carmarthen was one of the busiest ports in south Wales. The river Towy/ Afon Tywi is one of the foremost rivers in Wales and is both a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Area of Conservation. - 10 mile circular route - 0.75 mile stroll between the town's eastern bridge and the Bascule (railway) bridge - Several shorter combinations of recommended routes are possible Click on the leaflet photo to see an extract from the inside of the leaflet FREE POSTAGE AND PACKING WITHIN THE UK Price: £1.50
		Tick to add corresponding OS map - Explorer 177 (£7.49) Tick to add nearby Llangain County Walks leaflet, south of Carmarthen (£1.50) Tick to add nearby Bronwydd & Newchurch County Walks leaflet, north of Carmarthen (£1.50) Tick to add Nantgaredig, Pont-ar-gothi & Llanegwad County Walks leaflet, to the east of Carmarthen (£1.50)

		Carreg Cennen Three walks around the famous Carreg Cennen Castle, said to be the most romantically situated castle in Wales. One walk includes the source of the Loughor, subject of a 'picturesque' nineteenth century landscape engraving. The outcrop of rock on which the castle stands is an outlier of Carboniferous limestone set amongst the more ancient Old Red Sandstone. The area immediately around the castle is agricultural land used mostly for rearing sheep and cattle, including, at Castle Farm, many rare breeds. It is a charming patchwork of wooded valleys, small fields and hedgerows. This however soon gives way on the south-west to the Black Mountain, a rugged windswept upland used for grazing hardy sheep and ponies, where barely a tree interrupts the view. - 1.6 mile walk around the grounds of the castle. Easy - 4 mile walk to the source of the Loughor (south of the castle). Moderate; quite steep in places - 3 mile walk to Trap (west of the castle). Easy/moderate - Superb views - 18 descriptions of points of interest on the walks Click on the leaflet photo to see an extract from the inside of the leaflet FREE POSTAGE AND PACKING WITHIN THE UK Price: £1.50
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		Cenarth - Newcastle Emlyn - This is a linear path along green lanes (unmade byways and bridleways) passing through attractive countryside at the southern edge of the Teifi flood plain. It is just over 3 miles long and links two of Carmarthenshire's most picturesque and historically interesting villages. It may possibly have been the route followed by the army of Owain Glyndwr in June 1403 on its way to attack the castle of Newcastle Emlyn. Cenarth is renowned for its falls and salmon fishing, and is home to the National Coracle Museum. Newcastle Emlyn is named for the castle built in 1240, the ruins of which can still be seen on the banks of the Teifi. The castle was the final stronghold of the last native prince of west Wales, Rhys ap Maredudd (a son of the castle's builder), who was executed here in 1292. In 1403 it was captured by Owain Glyndwr's men during his War of Independence. It was finally blown up by Cromwell's men after the end of the Civil War in 1648. Today Newcastle Emlyn is a busy market town. - 3+ miles recommended linear walk - Other rights of way - 10 descriptions of points of interest on the walk - a summary of the history of the area Click on the leaflet photo to see an extract from the inside of the leaflet FREE POSTAGE AND PACKING WITHIN THE UK Price: £1.50
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		Cil-y-cwm The charming little village of Cil-y-cwm is set amongst a network of footpaths, bridleways and byways in the upper reaches of the Tywi valley. Although the valley sides are steep and offer challenging walks into the expansive upland areas of Mynydd Mallaen, gentler alternatives are available along the valley bottom and along country lanes. From the 16th century onwards, there was an increase in the breeding of livestock in Wales and the droving trade developed to export the animals to the markets of England. Cil-y-cwm was an important point on one of the main droving routes to the east. The cobbled gutters along the main street are surviving evidence of the trade; they were used for the speedy watering of a drove of beasts. Anyone venturing onto the upland areas is advised to take wet weather gear, an Ordnance Survey map and a compass. - 9.5 mile maximum circular walk - many other recommended routes making up walks of various lengths - other rights of way - 11 descriptions of points of interest Please click on the leaflet photo to see an extract from the inside of the leaflet FREE POSTAGE AND PACKING WITHIN THE UK Price: £1.50
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		Cwmdu - Much of this quiet corner of Carmarthenshire fell within the home grange of Talley Abbey in mediaeval times. The landscape, dominated by the hill fort of Gaer Fawr and the valley of Nant Llwyd, is characterised by scattered farms and cottages set among neatly hedged fields. - Taliaris estate (long walk) had its origins in mediaeval times. It was bought in 1831 by Robert Peel, first cousin to Sir Robert Peel, founder of the modern police force. The beautiful woodland plantations and parkland landscape are associated with the development of the estate. The mansion house is a Grade I listed building; its Georgian fronts belie its earlier interior. - Salem takes its name from its chapel, built around 1814. The area has a tiny Quaker burial ground; most of the Quaker families emigrated to America, probably as a result of persecution. - 1.5 mile walk to the north and west of Cwmdu, of a gentle gradient throughout - 2.5 mile walk to the south of Cwmdu, much of it on country roads and tracks with some steeper ground - 6.5 mile more challenging walk to the south and east of the village, with some magnificent views - 10 descriptions of points of interest on the walks - Other rights of way Click on the leaflet photo to see an extract from the inside of the leaflet FREE POSTAGE AND PACKING WITHIN THE UK Price: £1.50
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		Dolaucothi The Dolaucothi estate lies at the heart of the Cothi valley. The mansion is no longer standing, but the parkland remains, its manicured perfection contrasting with the wild hilltops around it. The area has a rich history, from prehistoric sites and Roman fort and gold mines, to Dark Age saints and the territory of the mediaeval princes of Deheubarth. The leaflet contains details of: - 2.5 mile walk from National Trust visitor centre. Easy (short sections with steps and stiles) - 6 mile walk. Moderate - 7.5 mile walk through the estate and wider landscape. Moderate/energetic - other rights of way - 10 descriptions of points of interest on the walks Click on the leaflet photo to see an extract from the inside of the leaflet FREE POSTAGE AND PACKING WITHIN THE UK Price: £1.50
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		Drefach-Felindre From the middle ages until the mid 19th century woollen manufacturing was among the most important industries in Wales. This area became an industrial enclave in rural west Wales, and probably produced more flannel than any other parish in Wales. In the mid 1920s over 50 mills were in operation, lining the streams that provided the power for the machinery. An extensive network of paths, tracks and drovers' roads remains. A very high proportion of the woodland in the area is ancient woodland (pre-1600), and has a natural wild feel. Agricultural land occupies the higher ground between the wooded valleys, giving sweeping views to the Teifi valley and beyond. - 4 mile walk including the National Woollen Museum. Moderate - 5 mile walk. Moderate - other rights of way - 11 descriptions of points of interest on the walks - a summary of the history of the area Click on the leaflet photo to see an extract from the inside of the leaflet FREE POSTAGE AND PACKING WITHIN THE UK Price: £1.50
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		Ferryside Coastal Walks Learn about the three settlements in the parish of St Ishmael's - including the village lost below the sand dunes, (only the parish church remains); the mediaeval hilltop cockling village of Llansaint; and the present day village of Ferryside which grew up around the old ferry to Llansteffan, and the Great Western Railway of Isambard Kingdom Brunel. The walks include fertile agricultural land, bluebell woods, and fine views over the Tywi estuary, the southern side of the Gwendraeth estuary, Pembrey Forest, Pembrey Marshes, Pembrey Mountain and the Gower peninsula There are three circular walks which can be linked to form longer walks: - 4.5 miles Ferryside/Llansaint walk; moderate - 2.25 miles Tregoning Hill walk; moderate - 4 miles Iscoed walk; easy Click on the leaflet photo to see an extract from the inside of the leaflet FREE POSTAGE AND PACKING WITHIN THE UK Price: £1.50
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		Kidwelly - 2 mile Kymer's Quay walk; easy. Mounts the 19th century sea wall and returns along the towpath of the canal, one of the earliest in Wales, which was rendered obsolete by diminishing coal reserves and the silting up of the Gwendraeth Fach - 3.5 mile Cunedda Way walk; easy/moderate. A climb through a wooded gully, and descent via Summer Way, once used to bring cattle up to the summer grazing. Panoramic views across to the Gower peninsul - 5.5 mile Old Forge Walk continues from the Cunedda Way to the Gwendraeth Fach - 1+ mile Mynyddygarreg Walk. From the car park the track climbs gently to give splendid views back over the town, before climbing again to spectacular views of the entire sweep of Carmarthen Bay. On a clear day, Lundy can be seen 26 miles away FREE POSTAGE AND PACKING WITHIN THE UK Price: £1.50
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		Laugharne Coastal Walks A Carmarthenshire County Council County Walks leaflet There is evidence of occupation around Laugharne dating back to the Stone Age. The castle was first fortified in the 12th century but the remains are predominantly Tudor. Laugharne is a historic township with a Town Council dating from the original charter granted in 1307. Part of its responsibilities is to control the inherited common land, some of which is still farmed in the mediaeval strip pattern. In the 16th and 17th centuries wealthy ship owners and merchants settled in Laugharne, hence the many fine buildings in and around the town. Laugharne has inspired artists and poets for a long time - including William Turner, who painted a watercolour of Laugharne Castle. Poet Dylan Thomas lived in the Boat House for a time and is buried here. - 2.5 mile walk behind the castle, along the Taf estuary and to the north of Laugharne, includiing Dylan Thomas's writing shed and Boat House, and his and his wife Caitlin's graves in St Martin's Churchyard - 1.5 mile walk around Sir John's Hill to the south of the town giving excellent panoramic views over the sands, saltmarshes and surrounding countryside Click on the leaflet photo to see an extract from the inside of the leaflet FREE POSTAGE AND PACKING WITHIN THE UK Price: £1.50
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		Llandeilo - There is so much to see and appreciate here in a relatively small area. Many of the paths are ideal for those wanting an easy stroll. The steep routes up to Dinefwr Castle can be avoided by walking along the Tywi flood plain and returning at low level through Dinefwr Park. - Dinefwr became a centre of royal power associated with the princes of the influential kingdom of Deheubarth, whose most famous prince Rhys ap Gruffud, The Lord Rhys (d 1197) stemmed the Norman conquest during his lifetime. The impressive ruins of Dinefwr Castle are open to the public and give superb views over the Tywi valley. The descendants of the princes rose to prominence during Tudor times, and their descendants became the Lords of Dynevor, one of the great landed families of south Wales, with their seat at Newton House, now a property of The National Trust. Its parkland (Dinefwr Park) is home to a herd of rare White Park cattle, and has a deer park which is open until 4.30pm in summer. There is a boardwalk through Bog Wood. The ancient woodland of Castle Woods is a Reserve of the Wildlife Trust S & W Wales. The walk along the Tywi flood plain below the castle is very atmospheric on a summer's evening. Price: £1.50
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		Llandovery Country Walks 2 The second Carmarthenshire County Council County Walks leaflet for the Llandovery area (for the first see Llwynywormwood Country Walks below, which covers the area to the south of Llandovery). Llandovery is a town of rivers and bridges, situated at an important crossing point of the river Tywi. The Romans, recognising this, established a fort, and the Normans built a castle, the modest remains of which can still be seen. In the days before the coming of refrigeration and the railways, Llandovery became an important assembly point for drovers and Welsh Black horned cattle before beginning their long trek to the border and the English markets. The Bank of the Black Ox (later merged into Lloyd's Bank) was founded in Llandovery by drover David Jones in 1799 to reduce the need to carry cash. The town still retains some of the character and attractiveness of an eighteenth and nineteenth century market town. The leaflet contains details of: - 5 mile walk around Llandovery, which can also be split into two easy 2.5 mile walks, one to the north and one to the south of the Chain Bridge. The northern route visits the wonderfully elegant Georgian Dolauhirion Bridge. - 2.5 mile easy/moderate walk (steep in parts) around Poor Man's Wood to the east of the town, a Reserve of the Wildlife Trust S & W Wales which is carpeted with bluebells in spring - The walks can be linked with the Llwynywormwood Country Walks, also in the County Walks series Click on the leaflet photo to see an extract from the inside of the leaflet FREE POSTAGE AND PACKING WITHIN THE UK Price: £1.50
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		Llandysul and Pont Tyweli A Carmarthenshire County Council County Walks leaflet. Llandysul is a busy rural market town standing on the banks of the river Teifi on the border between Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion, taking its name from the Celtic saint Tysul who is said to have founded a church here in 426AD. The atmosphere of the Victorian and Edwardian period is still felt in the architecture of the shops and buildings in the High Street. The town expanded and flourished with the growth of the woollen industry and the arrival of the railway at Pont-Tyweli in the late 19th century. South of the river is some of the most splendid countryside in Carmarthenshire. Steep wooded slopes rise from the Teifi and its tributaries and there are stunning views from the hilltops above. The walks pass through the parkland landscape of Dol-llan to the east of Llandysul can be appreciated on the walks, and Farmyard Nurseries (known for its hardy perennials) now occupies the original Home Farm. - 3.75 mile northern circular route, talking advantage of lovely country lanes with reasonable gradients - 4.5 mile southern circular route, mainly on farmland with some steeper gradients - 7.5 mile combined route Click on the leaflet photo to see an extract from the inside of the leaflet FREE POSTAGE AND PACKING WITHIN THE UK Price: £1.50
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		Llanfynydd A Carmarthenshire County Council County Walks leaflet. The quiet rural village of Llanfynydd is set in the sheltered valley of the Afon Sannan 4 miles north of the Tywi. The landscape is characterised by steep-sided valleys topped by rugged windswept uplands. A rich mosaic of pasture, ancient hedgerows, broadleaved woodlands, planted coniferous forest, and rough grasslands supports a diversity of wildlife. Archeological remains include Bronze Age round barrows, Neolithic burial chambers, and an impressive hill fort known as Banc y Rhyfel (war bank) with a rampart 700 feet long and 8 feet high in places. Legend has it that the saint hurled a rock from Bryn-yr-Eglwys (church rock) on a hill to the north west of the village, and where it fell the parish church of St John was built. For a wider range of combined walks the Brechfa/Byrgwm and Abergorlech leaflets, which together cover the area to the north of Llanfynydd, can be combined with this one. The Abergorlech leaflet describes a walk which connects with the Talley County Walks, so these four County Walks leaflets can be combined to give a good week's walking. - 2.75 mile school paths route west of Llanfynydd; moderate (steep sections) with fine views - 3 mile route south west of Llanfynydd; moderate with fine views - 5 mile route between Llanfynydd and the Cothi; moderate with exceptional views - 5 mile route north of Llanfynydd; moderate with exceptional views - 8 mile route north of Llanfynydd; energetic with exceptional views - Other combinations of recommended routes are possible Click on the leaflet photo to see an extract from the inside of the leaflet FREE POSTAGE AND PACKING WITHIN THE UK Price: £1.50
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		Llangadog A Carmarthenshire County Council County Walks leaflet. Llangadog stands in the fertile Towy valley. The Towy has been an important communications route since prehistoric times, and a Roman road ran along the western side of the valley, opposite Llangadog. To the east of the town can be seen the hills of the Carmarthenshire Fans, where traditional common lands form extensive open moorland, full of archaeological evidence of earlier societies. Large Bronze Age burial mounds built over 3,000 years ago dot the horizon, and the ancient forts Celtic warrior chieftains occupied over 2,000 years ago sit atop several local hills. According to tradition, the Celtic saint Cadog founded a church and monastery here during the 6th century. A small borough town was established in the late 13th century. In more recent times, Llangadog has served as a busy market centre for a wide rural area, and it retains the atmosphere of an important 19th century market town. - 2 mile circular route around the village of Llangadog; easy - 7 mile circular route to the east of Llangadog; moderate - Other combinations of recommended routes and country lanes Click on the leaflet photo to see an extract from the inside of the leaflet FREE POSTAGE AND PACKING WITHIN THE UK Price: £1.50
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		Llangain A Carmarthenshire County Council County Walks leaflet. There are important prehistoric monuments close to the village, including the ruined burial chamber of Meini Llwydion built over 5,000 years ago in Neolithic times (the age of the first farmers). Myrddin's Quoit is a pair of Bronze Age standing stones about 4,000 years old. The parish takes its name from the mediaeval chapel dedicated to the 6th century saint Cain Wyry, on the site of the present parish church. A motte castle was built overlooking the Towy in the 12th century. The village of Llangain began to grow at the crossroads in the 19th century with a chapel, a school and a post office; the pub and the houses followed later. - Short walks in The Woodland Trust's Green Castle Woods; easy - 2 mile recommended circular route to the south of the B4312 from the Woodland Trust car park on the north side of the road; easy - 5 mile longest recommended circular route; moderate - Other possible combinations of recommended routes - Several miles of other rights of way - 11 descriptions of points of interest on the walks, including Green Castle Woods, owned by The Woodland Trust, and Fernhill, made famous by Dylan Thomas's poem of that name Click on the leaflet photo to see an extract from the inside of the leaflet FREE POSTAGE AND PACKING WITHIN THE UK Price: £1.50
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		Llangennech This area is accessible by public transport The rolling landscape of Llangennech in south east Carmarthenshire is divided by the river Morlais. It was once wooded, and although fragments remain, most of the countryside now consists of enclosed fields. The area has a history of Nonconformism from the late 17th century onwards. During the Rebecca Riots (1849 - 53) protesters dressed as women destroyed the tollgate at Llangennech and peppered Gelliwernen Farm with gunhsot; the nearby gamekeeper's cottage and walled garden were devastated. A £500 reward for information was never claimed. In the later 19th century the coal and tinplate industries put Llangennech on the map. - 3.5 mile walk along the banks of the Afon Morlais, country lanes and woodland tracks. - 4.5 mile walk covering the old parkland of Llangennech Park - 6.5 mile walk taking in the wider landscape of Llangennech Click on the leaflet photo to see an extract from the inside of the leaflet FREE POSTAGE AND PACKING WITHIN THE UK Price: £1.50
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		Llansteffan A Carmarthenshire County Council County Walks leaflet Llansteffan on the Carmarthenshire coast has a long tradition of shipping. In the 19th century it was a holiday resort for the leisured classes, but when the railway came to Ferryside in 1852, many of the miners from the South Wales valleys who had family connections with Carmarthenshire took their annual holidays here. The castle is spectacularly sited on a craggy promontory at the mouth of the Tywi, giving far-reaching panoramic views, and Plas mansion; a shop converted from the village pound for stray cattle; and St Ystyffan's church can also be seen from the walks. - 3 mile walk to the west and south of the village. Spectacular views over the Tywi estuary and Gower peninsula - 2 mile walk around Wharley Point on land belonging to The National Trust. Fine views of Laugharne and the Taf estuary - 5 mile walk combines the above walks Click on the leaflet photo to see an extract from the inside of the leaflet FREE POSTAGE AND PACKING WITHIN THE UK Price: £1.50
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		Llwynywormwood Country Walks A Carmarthenshire County Council County Walks leaflet which can be linked with the Llandovery Country Walks 2 leaflet above. A splendid mixture of woodland, forestry and farming with excellent views across the Tywi valley and beyond. - 5.5 mile walk to the south of Llandovery, including a Roman road, Llwynywormwood Park with its ruined mansion house, the ruin of an early 19th century planned farmstead, a boundary stone and St Dingat's church - 2.5 mile walk passing a failed lead and zinc mining venture - 3 mile walk - 5 mile walk through forestry along the Afon Idw and passing the Round Lodge at the northern end of Llwynywormwood Park Click on the leaflet photo to see an extract from the inside of the leaflet FREE POSTAGE AND PACKING WITHIN THE UK Price: £1.50
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		Nantgaredig, Pont-ar-gothi & Llanegwad These three small villages with a wealth of archaeology and history lie in the mid Towy valley. The broad sweep of the valley, skirted by extensive flood plains and agricultural land, is the dominant feature of the area. The river supports a variety of rare plant and animal life and is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Area of Conservation. Away from the river the hedgebanks are crammed in spring and summer with flowers of all hues jostling for position with grasses and ferns. The paths on the flood plain are quite level; those to the north of the A40 are steeper in places. Nantgaredig developed following the arrival of the railway in 1865, although there are more ancient remains around the village. Nearby Llandeilo-yr-ynys was reputedly the birthplace in the 6th century of St Teilo, one of the great figures of the early Christian church in Wales. Pont-ar-gothi is an ancient bridging place over the river Cothi, and the Roman road along the Towy valley must have crossed the river here. Llanegwad takes its name from Egwad, a saint of the Dark Ages, who is said to have founded the first church here. Price: £1.50
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		Pembrey Coastal Walks A Carmarthenshire County Council walks leaflet for the area around the village of Pembrey. These walks can be combined with walks along the 8 miles of Cefn Sidan sands. The village of Pembrey lies on the coastal plain adjoining Carmarthen Bay. 6,000 years ago the coastline was at the foot of the hill to the north of the village known as Pembrey Mountain. On the walks you can see two Iron Age hill forts, salt marshes reclaimed from the sea, evidence of shipwrecks, coal mining (abandoned shafts in the woods), and the whole history of transport from mediaeval roads and tracks to the new roads, canals and railways of the industrial age. The walks, which lie to the north and west of Pembrey, provide spectacular views over the Gwendraeth valley, Cefn Sidan sands and the Gower peninsula. - 4.5 mile walk looping around Coed Rhyal - 3.5 mile walk cutting through Court Wood on to Cwrt Farm, which although ruinous is the largest surviving Elizabethan building in Carmarthenshire Click on the leaflet photo to see an extract from the inside of the leaflet FREE POSTAGE AND PACKING WITHIN THE UK Price: £1.50
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		Pembrey Mountain A Carmarthenshire County Council County Walks leaflet for the area north of Burry Port (on the Swansea - Carmarthen railway line). The land around Pembrey Mountain has a varied history; the Mountain itself was mostly open common until the 1850s when it was first enclosed and ploughed. Pembrey Harbour opened in 1819 to export coal mined at local collieries; canals and tramroads were built to move the coal to the harbour from small mines on the flanks of the Mountain. A bigger harbour was built at Burry Port in 1836 and became the focus for lead, copper and ironworks, and later tinworks. The industries have now disappeared but the surviving industrial archaeology and the natural beauty of the landscape make this a rewarding area to explore. Views on a clear day include the Brecon Beacons and the valleys of Glamorganshire to the east, the Gwendraeth valley and Carmarthen Bay coast to the north and west, and the Gower peninsula and beyond to the south. - 7 mile circular route to the north of Burry Port - Several shorter combinations of recommended routes Click on the leaflet photo to see an extract from the inside of the leaflet FREE POSTAGE AND PACKING WITHIN THE UK Price: £1.50
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		Pendine A Carmarthenshire County Council Coiunty Walks leaflet. Once away from the tourist 'honey pot' of Pendine, this beautiful coastal walk quickly takes on an air of quiet solitude, the central section in particular having a wonderful sense of isolation. The hilltops with their Iron Age forts provide panoramic views. The full sweep of Carmarthen Bay, with Tenby and Pembrokeshire's craggy coastline, can be seen in the west, whilst to the east lies Worm's Head and the Gower peninsula with Devon and Cornwall beyond. - 4.5 mile linear route from Pendine to Amroth on the Carmarthen Bay Coastal Path (there is a bus service between the villages); energetic (steep ascent from Pendine and ascents and descents especially at Morfa Bychan and Teagues Wood) Click on the leaflet photo to see an extract from the inside of the leaflet FREE POSTAGE AND PACKING WITHIN THE UK Price: £1.50
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		Pontyates A Carmarthenshire County Council County Walks leaflet. There is a regular bus service to Pontyates from Carmarthen and Llanelli Today a visitor to the Gwendraeth valley might find it hard to imagine that the area was once the centre of a busy and highly productive coal mining industry, yet there is evidence of over 100 collieries in the Gwendraeth and Amman coalfield. The evidence has all but disappreared, but the remains of Kymer's 1768 canal to his quay at Kidwelly, extended in 1842 to Pontiets, are still clear for long sections. It is now a linear wetland which is a haven for wildlife. The railway that was built over some sections of the canal closed to passengers in the 1950s. - 3 mile walk incorporating the Pontyates Mining Heritage Trail; level surfaced path providing an easy linear walk in a rural setting (information panels at regular intervals along the Trail) - 4 mile circular route clockwise from Pontyates provides sweeping views across the Gwendraeth Valley; quite steep and rough in places Click on the leaflet photo to see an extract from the inside of the leaflet FREE POSTAGE AND PACKING WITHIN THE UK Price: £1.50
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		Swiss Valley Swiss Valley is easily accessible by bus, car or cycle. The Lower Cwm Lliedi reservoir was opened in 1878 and the Upper in 1905, to meet the growing needs of the local metal industries and to provide a clean supply of water for domestic use; they nestle in the picturesque Lliedi valley just north of Llanelli. The reservoirs provide a haven for wildlife including birds, damselflies and dragonflies and plants. There is a bird hide overlooking the least disturbed areas of the Upper Reservoir; the west side has no formal paths in order to provide a quiet area for wildlife. The Lower reservoir has surfaced paths on all sides with picnic benches and information panels. - The Swiss Valley cycleway runs from the Millenium Coastal Path at Llanelli to Mynydd Mawr Woodland Park at Tumble, north of Swiss Valley. It is open to both cyclists and walkers and is surfaced along its entire length. It provides a suitable surface and gradient for wheelchairs, buggies or the less able walker - A level path with a tarmac surface runs along the western side of the lower reservoir and is easily reached from the car park between the two reservoirs Price: £1.50
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		Talley Country Walks A Carmarthenshire County Council County Walks leaflet. 'Talyllychau', the name of the Abbey and village, means 'head of the lakes'. 3,000 years ago there was considerable woodland clearance; woodland seems to have recolonised in the 5th and 6th centuries only to be steadily cleared again in the 12th century reflecting the creation of Talley Abbey. The upland part of the walks show the effect of landscape change on large upland commons. Some of the 18th/19th century enclosure boundaries are now gone. Some of the walks follow drovers' roads, used in north Carmarthenshire until the coming of the railways in the mid 19th century. One of the biggest changes in the 20th century has been the decline in the landed gentry and their houses. The history of Talley was dominated by the Williamses of Edwinsford from the Middle Ages to the 1970s, and evidence of estate landscapes can still be seen. - 2.5 miles Afon Ig walk; fairly easy - 2.5 miles Penrhiw - Geingen walk; moderate (some fairly steep) - 2.5 miles Mynydd Cynros walk; moderate/energetic (steep climbs). By following the drovers' road it is possible to link up with the Abergorlech County Walks, although the path crosses some rough and boggy ground - 4.5 miles Carmel Chapel walk; fairly easy - Extended walks to Cwm-yr-Eglwys (+2 miles) and Caeo (+3 miles) Click on the leaflet photo to see an extract from the inside of the leaflet FREE POSTAGE AND PACKING WITHIN THE UK Price: £1.50
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		Ynys Dawela A Carmarthenshire County Council County Walks leaflet. Ynys Dawela Park is adjacent to the west side of Brynaman, nestling in the upper reaches of the Amman valley. Its northern boundary is the Black Mountain in the Brecon Beacons National Park. The river Amman with its fringe of ancient oak woodland forms the southern boundary. The park covers an area of 39 acres and was shown as a working farm on the 1812 edition of the Ordnance Survey. It is now a patchwork of meadows, woods and wetlands linked by a series of paths. The unimproved meadows support a rich variety of flowers, including scarce species such as whorled caraway (the Carmarthenshire county flower) and meadow thistle. The best time to see the meadows is high summer. The wet meadows, marshlands and ponds are important for newts, frogs and toads. In the mid 19th century iron and tin plate works were built on the eastern side of the river and a drift mine to extract anthracite coal was sunk on its western bank, adjacent to the old farmhouse. Price: £1.50
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