Llanelli Beach

Llanelli Beach

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Llanelli's golden, sandy coastline

Part of the Millennium Coastal Park, this beach sits at the entrance to the Loughor estuary on the western end of Carmarthen Bay with superb views across to the Gower Peninsula.
Pay and display parking.

Llanelli Beach, Carmarthenshire
Llanelli Beach, Carmarthenshire

Formerly a heavily industrialised area, the Llanelli coast has been transformed into a major hub for walking, cycling and sporting events. Kite and wind surfers often frequent the beach taking advantage of the strong off shore winds. Several marathons, such as the Llanelli Half Marathon, take place throughout the year.

Part of the all Wales Coast Path and on the National Cycle network Route 4 (with Route 47 a close by connection) this golden, sandy beach is perfect for a relaxing bucket and spade day out in the Summer months or just a bracing walk along the promenade at any time of year. If you're not feeling energetic, then why not take advantage of the cafe/restaurant near the car park to relax, have a coffee and enjoy the panoramic views across Carmarthen Bay!

At the north end of the promenade the railway land bridge takes you across to Sandy Water Park, the perfect wildlife stop, feed the ducks and swans. A haven for all manner of water fowl.

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A day at the beach!

Llanelli Beach, Carmarthenshire
Llanelli Beach, Carmarthenshire
Llanelli Beach, Carmarthenshire
Llanelli Beach, Carmarthenshire
Llanelli Beach, Carmarthenshire
Llanelli Beach, Carmarthenshire
Llanelli Beach, Carmarthenshire
Llanelli Beach, Carmarthenshire
Llanelli Beach, Carmarthenshire
Llanelli Beach, Carmarthenshire
Llanelli Beach, Carmarthenshire
Llanelli Beach, Carmarthenshire
Llanelli Beach, Carmarthenshire
Llanelli Beach, Carmarthenshire

Important!

Map

Bring your bicycle and use Llanelli as a starting point to explore eastwards towards Machynys, Loughor and Swansea or westwards towards Burry Port, Pembrey and Kidwelly along miles of mostly traffic free cycle paths, perfect for beginner cyclists.

Use the 'what3words' app for a precise location:
Main car park: ///foster.locked.overnight

Llanelli Beach Map

Why not extend your walk or cycle southwards along the western side of the river Lliedi estuary to Machynys peninsula.


Llanelli Beach Map General location

The beach promenade is an integral part of the Wales Coast Path and National Cycle Networks Route 4. Mainline railway station is approx. half a mile from the beach car park.

Nearby attractions

Explore a few more interesting places in this area...

Loughor Estuary

Loughor Estuary

Beautiful riverside walk, frequented by many shoreline bird species, includes children's play area and medieval castle ruins nearby.
Loughor Estuary
FREE
Parc Howard Museum

Parc Howard, museum and parkland

19th Century restored country house, now a museum of local historical artefacts, paintings and pottery collections, surrounded by beautiful gardens, parkland and childrens play area.
Parc Howard
FREE
Lliedi Reservoir, Swiss Valley

Swiss Valley

The Lower Lliedi Reservoir, 'Swiss Valley', is the perfect environment for a picturesque walk through mature woodland greenery, following a circular path around the waters edge.
Swiss Valley
FREE
Troserch Woods, Llangennech

Troserch Woods, Llangennech

A tranquil walk following the river Morlais through ancient woodland. Includes a mountain bike trail.
Troserch Woods
FREE
Morfa Berwig Nature Reserve

Morfa Berwig Nature Reserve

This rich, scrubland area with water courses and ditches supports a variety of wildlife, including the quite rare and endangered, water vole.
Morfa Berwig Nature Reserve
FREE
Burry Port

Burry Port harbour and sea front

Not one but two beaches to choose from! Two vast sandy beaches located either side of an historical, picturesque harbour.
Burry Port
FREE
PAY & DISPLAY PARKING
Sandy Water Park, Llanelli

Sandy Water Park, Llanelli

A superb wetland habitat, see swans, ducks, cormorants whilst soaking up the lakeside atmosphere.
Sandy Water Park, Llanelli
FREE
PAY & DISPLAY PARKING
Pembrey Peninsula

Pembrey Peninsula

With 7 golden miles of sandy beach and 3 miles of dense pine forest the Pembrey peninsula is one of the destination highlights of the Welsh coastline.
Pembrey Peninsula
FREE
PARKING - PAY ON EXIT
Kidwelly

Kidwelly

An historical village on the river Gwendraeth estuary boasting a 13th Century Norman castle and riverside quay walk.
Kidwelly
PARKING FREE
CASTLE - ENTRY FEE
Machynys Peninsula

Machynys Peninsula

An extremely popular area for walking and cycling, closely hugging the coast from Llanelli beach in the west to the Loughor estuary in the east.
Machynys Peninsula
FREE
PAY & DISPLAY PARKING
Penllergare Valley Woodland

Penllergare Valley Woodland

A beautiful profusion of wildlife, exotic plants and waterways. Magical, tranquil woodlands, fabulous views across the valley.
Penllergare Valley Woodland
FREE
PAY & DISPLAY PARKING
Llyn Llech Owain Country Park

Llyn Llech Owain Country Park

Beautiful Lake surrounded by a network of accessible walking paths, plenty of wildlife to look out for. Includes children's play area, toilets and picnic area.
LLyn Llech Owain Country Park
FREE
PAY & DISPLAY PARKING
Millennium Coastal Park

Millennium Coastal Park

Over 11 miles of unspoilt coastline, sandy beaches, lakeland and woodland areas, traffic free cycling and walking along national routes, abundant wildlife.
Millennium Coastal Park
FREE
PAY & DISPLAY PARKING
Pwll Nature Reserve

Pwll Nature Reserve

A mixture of coastland and woodland walks, wildlife habitats, fishing ponds and a profusion of plant life. Right next to the National Cycle network and Wales Walking Path.
Pwll Nature Reserve
FREE
Dinefwr Park

Dinefwr Park

A 19th century mansion house managed by the National Trust, surrounded by an amazing 800 acres of parkland and woodland, with 12th century Dinefwr Castle perched dramatically upon a nearby hillside.
Dinefwr Park
FREE
PAY & DISPLAY PARKING
ENTRY FEE FOR MANSION

Links to more attractions....

Attraction Collections

Medieval Castles

Medieval Castles

Explore haunting relics of the past in a dramatic and ancient landscape. This area has some of the finest and most well preserved, medieval castles in Wales.
Medieval Castles
Beautiful Beaches

Beautiful Beaches

Discover endless miles of stunningly panoramic, golden, sandy beaches. Visit one of the longest beaches in Wales - Cefn Sidan at Pembrey, which is just one offering amongst many coastal gems.
Beautiful Beaches
Great Gardens

Great Gardens

Experience a cornucopia of horticultural delights in an historic or modern setting. Varieties old, new, tropical and unusual... just waiting to be discovered.
Great Gardens