Carmarthenshire's coast

Carmarthenshires Coast 23/12/2010 18:24 Search this site Skip to content Coast & Countryside IN CARMARTHENSHIRE • WALES • UK Home i-Maps Culture Family Activities Natural Places to Go Staying Whats On Business Contact Gardens Brecon Beacons Rivers & reservoirs Coast Millennium Coastal Park Where are you? » Natural » Coast The 2011 Holiday Guide on line » Whats On » Gower & Carmarthen Bay » Carmarthenshires Coastline Thereʼs a lot more to Carmarthenshire than just its gorgeous green countryside, we have some of the most glorious sandy beaches in Europe. Pendine Natural Habitats A beach of two halves. Look west and you will find dramatic cliffs with Did you know... a wealth of rock pools and wild cliff top paths (interestingly this area was used, during world War II, for practising the D-Day landings!). To See it, touch it, smell it the east, one of Walesʼ longest sandy beaches, home to historic land speed records and a part time MOD firing range, History of Llanelli’s The special protection of the stretches into the distance. At the far end of this expanse, Coastline estuary around Burry Inlet is huge cockle beds are harvested all year round, reflecting based upon a conference the pure nature of the Carmarthen Bay waters. agreement in Iran in 1971 for A Blue Flag Award Winning Beach what have become known as (Coast Map ») Ramsar sites as being areas of wetland that have a international Laugharne importance for flora and fauna. In By the end of the 19th Century, Immortalised with the words "..sloe Llanelli was known as the tinplate this instance, the species and black, slow, black, crow black manufacturing capital of the world, numbers of birds that overwinter fishing boat-bobbing sea..", one of producing 50 per cent of the on Walesʼs largest expanse of salt Dylan Thomasʼ inspirational places worldʼs supply of tinplate. Llanelli marsh, have given it a global needs no introduction. On the edge and its coastline exploded into life significance in terms of bird of the River Taf estuary, his writing during the Industrial Revolution. habitat. The best time to spot the shed is open to the public more... ducks and waders is at high tide (www.dylanthomasboathouse.com) and also boasts a castle and various fine from the coastal cycle path - eating and drinking places - including various pubs once frequented by though binoculars help. The whole Carmarthen Bay is a Special Area Thomas. There are plenty of healthier steep wooded walks overlooking the Attractions along the river and out to sea. of Conservation with over six Sites coast (Google Map ») Of Special Scientific Interest for reasons ranging from habitat for Llansteffan Beach & Scotts Bay otters to perfect conditions for rare fish such as the shad. Another of Walesʼ famous castles, the 12th century Norman builthttp://www.discovercarmarthenshire.com/natural/coast.html Page 1 of 2

Carmarthenshires Coast 23/12/2010 18:24 stronghold is obviously not so strong today but is still known for its WWT Wetlands Centre Wales Tourism Links : monumental Great Gatehouse and 01554 741087 with views over the confluence of www.wwt.org.uk Carmarthenshire County Council the Rivers Tywi and Taf that are as Carmarthenshire Tourist dramatic as ever. The village was once a fashionable holiday destination for The Discovery Centre Association Victorian and Edwardian folk from the towns and why not venture down the 01554 777744 steep slope from the castle, step over crunchy spent cockle shells and onto Millennium Coastal Park Inspirational Wales the secluded sandy beach of Scottʼs Bay. Burry Port Harbour & Beach One Big Garden (Coast Map ») 01554 835691 South West Wales Tourism Burry Port Harbour Partnership Ferryside At the mouth of the River Tywi, Pembrey Country Park Visit Wales 01554 833913 tucked away off the beaten track Visit Swansea Bay but with its own railway station www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk (London to Fishguard route) and Visit Pembrokeshire Dylan Thomas Boathouse home to the River Towy Yatch 01994 427420 Ceredigion Tourism Club, Ferryside rewards the visitor www.dylanthomasboathouse.com with a pleasant non touristy spot with great views of Llansteffan castle across the estuary. The narrow sandy Museum of Speed, Pendine beach with its embryonic dunes, once at the heart of the Carmarthen Bay 01994 453488 cockle picking industry, is a joy for those wishing to just step off the train Museum of Speed and head for the shoreline. (Coast Map ») Castles at Laugharne, Llansteffan & Kidwelly Cefn Sidan, Pembrey Castles This storm beach is great for fishing and walking. Look out for jellyfish washed up at high water mark and as not all species sting, the most common one, moon jellyfish, trap plankton within its mucus while pulsing itself through the water. If too windy, head inland to explore Pembrey Country Park and forest, the whole area open to public access, to come across World War Two era gun emplacements and Royal Ordnance structures that are now classed as historical buildings. A Blue Flag Award Winning Beach (Coast Map ») Millennium Coastal Park, Llanelli In just over 10 years, the 22 kilometres of coastline along the Loughor estuary has been transformed into a unique array of tourist attractions, wildlife habitats and leisure facilities. The Coastal Park is blessed with several stretches of golden shoreline including Machynys, Llanelli Beach and Burry Port Sands (which actually has a choice of two beaches - one either side of the harbour!). Situated in the heart of the Coastal Park, is the newest marina in Wales with a 450 berth facility. Burry Port Marina offers boat owners the perfect mix of leisure facilities. Click here for more information. (Coast Map ») © 2011 Carmarthenshire County Council. This web site is produced by the Tourism & Marketing Division of Carmarthenshire County Council. The extraction of any photographic or written material from these pages without permission is expressly forbidden. The Authority does not accept responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions contained in these pages, nor is any warranty given to any of the internet sites, publications, attraction venues or establishments listed.http://www.discovercarmarthenshire.com/natural/coast.html Page 2 of 2

Carmarthenshire's coast

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