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A surprisingly nice walk!
Following the eastern edge of the mouth of the river Loughor, walk alongside a shore frequented by heron, egret, curlew, oystercatchers, gulls and more. A popular spot for photographers and bird watchers also has a children's play area. Parking is free.
Loughor, since the time of its ancient Roman occupiers, has always been an important river crossing ('Leucarum' being the name of the original Roman fort which was situated on the east bank). The 12th/13th centuries saw the arrival of the Normans who built a castle here to command this strategic fording point (the castle ruins can be found on a hill just off Castle Street, overlooking the estuary).
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Important!
- The estuary has a vast area of dangerous sand/mud banks, stick to the walking path!
- This is not a beach, the tide comes in rapidly and is often quite high.
- Wheelchair/pushchair access is very good, mostly flat. Surfaces are tarmac, grass and fine gravel.
- There's a lifeboat station near the boat club.
- Cafe's at the Loughor Boating Club and coffi@thefoundry.
- Please keep your dog on a lead and clean up any poo!
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Southern car park: ///carbonate.burying.nuzzled
The site runs along side the National Cycle Network's Route 4 and the Wales Coast Path. Also nearby is Morfa Berwig Nature Reserve.
Nearby attractions
Explore a few more interesting places in this area...
Morfa Berwig Nature Reserve
Morfa Berwig Nature Reserve
FREE
Llanelli Beach
Llanelli Beach
FREE
PAY & DISPLAY PARKING
Swiss Valley
Swiss Valley
FREE
Troserch Woods, Llangennech
Troserch Woods
FREE
Parc Howard, museum and parkland
Parc Howard
FREE
Burry Port harbour and sea front
Burry Port
FREE
PAY & DISPLAY PARKING
Pembrey Peninsula
Pembrey Peninsula
FREE
PARKING - PAY ON EXIT
Kidwelly
Kidwelly
PARKING FREE
CASTLE - ENTRY FEE
Machynys Peninsula
Machynys Peninsula
FREE
PAY & DISPLAY PARKING
Penllergare Valley Woodland
Penllergare Valley Woodland
FREE
PAY & DISPLAY PARKING
Llyn Llech Owain Country Park
LLyn Llech Owain Country Park
FREE
PAY & DISPLAY PARKING
Millennium Coastal Park
Millennium Coastal Park
FREE
PAY & DISPLAY PARKING
Pwll Nature Reserve
Pwll Nature Reserve
FREE
Margam Country Park
Margam Country Park
FREE
PAY & DISPLAY PARKING
Links to more attractions....
Heritage
- Carreg Cennen Castle
- Dinefwr Park and castle, Llandeilo
- Dylan Thomas Boathouse, Laugharne
- Gower Heritage Centre
- Kidwelly Castle
- Llanelly House
- Llanelli & Mynydd Mawr Railway
- Museum of Speed, Pendine
- National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
- Oystermouth Castle, Swansea
- Paxtons Tower, Llanarthne
- Swansea Castle
- Swansea Museum
Parks, Woodlands, Nature
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Medieval Castles
Medieval Castles
Beautiful Beaches
Beautiful Beaches
Great Gardens
Great Gardens
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