Best bird watching trails in Carmarthenshire, Wales

Good circular route around Llyn y Fan and Fawr, Llyn y Fan Fach.Show more

The Usk Reservoir is in a remote area surrounded by forest and moor-land overlooking Mynydd Du, or the Black Mountain. MTB - Green Route Cross road from car park and go through gate into forest. Follow the green mountain bike arrows in a clockwise direction around the reservoir. When at dam either travel down hill or cross top of dam and then follow tarmac road for 1km and turn back into forest following green MTB arrows back to car park.Show more

This is a popular trail for mountain-bikers.Show more

Llanelli has lovely beaches, wetlands, and is home to the fabulous Scarlets rugby team with some very famous players, including Leigh Halfpenny (www.scarlets.wales). It is believed that Llanelli is named after a 6th century saint named St Elli who was the son or daughter of King Brychan. St Elli set up a church near the Afon Lliedi which attracted settlers near the river.Show more

Nice walk up to Llyn Y Fan Fawr. Great place for wild camping with the kids and other outdoor adventures.Show more

From the parking lot, walk down Beacon's Way track and the south to Afon Sawdde. Walk upstream to the Llyn y Fan Fach. Enjoy the lake and then head west alond Bannau Sir Gaer. Return to the car.Show more

Good walk starting at Llanmadoc Church down into Whiteford Burrows and onto Whiteford Lighthouse. From the lighthouse it is a pleasant walk along Whiteford Sands to Broughton Bay then up onto Broughton Burrows and Burry Holms Island.  The return trip follows the costal path and then either continue on the path or up onto the small costal road back to Llanmadoc Church. This area of coastline has some interesting caves to explore and abundant sea shells and wildlife to be seen and found.Show more