Millennium Coastal Park

Millennium Coastal Park

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Spectacular coastal and woodland paradise

From Pembrey in the west to Loughor in the east this vast expanse of beautiful coastline stretches for almost 11 miles through sandy beaches, woodland, wildlife habitats and lakeland. Deciding where to visit in this coastal park is a real dillema... a day on the beach, walk through woods and around lakes, visit harbours, walk or cycle for miles on traffic free routes... your definitely spoilt for choice!
Almost all parking is pay and display, see map below.

Burry Port Harbour, carmarthenshire
Burry Port Harbour
Llanelli Beach
Llanelli Beach

Very few places in Wales can boast such an array of attractive locations to spend a day out and be so easily accessible from major road and railway routes. Plenty of open space to enjoy along many miles of sandy beaches such as Cefn Sidan Beach, Pembrey. Perhaps walk the cool, tranquil forests at Pembrey, with Pembrey Country Park here having many family attractions to enjoy. Visit the historical harbour of Burry Port with it's modern marina or nearby old Pembrey Harbour, a remnant of an industrial age gone by, both perfect spots for picinicing or bird watching on the Loughor estuary.

Pwll's Ash Pit Ponds and nearby Sandy Water Park are excellent wildlife stop off points for lakeside walks and wildlife spotting. These areas are frequented by herons, swans, geese, ducks, cormorants, egrets, kingfishers and many more.

Llanelli, another excellent beach location, has a long, promenade fronted, sandy beach overlooking Carmarthen Bay and the Gower Peninsula. Nearby Machynys is definitely the 'wildfowl capital' of Wales being home to the WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre. Llanelli and Machynys have also become popular locations for marathon and triathlon events, keep an eye out for these throughout the year.

Gallery

A wealth of spectacular scenery.

Sandy Water Park, Llanelli
Sandy Water Park, Llanelli
Burry Port
Burry Port
Burry Port east beach
Burry Port Harbour
Burry Port Harbour
Sandy Water Park
Sandy Water Park
Burry Port
Burry Port Harbour
Lakeland at Pwll
Lakeland at Pwll
Sandy Water Park
Sandy Water Park
Pwll
Pwll coastline
Cefn Sidan Beach, Pembrey
Cefn Sidan Beach, Pembrey
lanelli Beach promenade
Llanelli Beach promenade
Pembrey Forest
Pembrey Forest
Pwll Pond
Ponds at Pwll

Important!

Map

This area is part of the Wales Coast Path and National Cycling Route 4 (with connection to Route 47).

Use the 'what3words' app for a precise location:
Pembrey Country Park car park: ///overlaid.older.oddly
Pembrey Harbour Car Park: ///deeper.pheasants.native
Burry Port Car Park: ///breezes.prank.disbelief
Pwll Pavilion Car Park: ///units.punk.drop
Sandy Water Park Car Park: ///paper.moods.letter
Llanelli Beach Car Park: ///regard.reap.option
Bynea Car Park: ///stirs.groom.office
Loughor Car Park: ///improves.jukebox.flagpole

Millennium Coastal Park Map

Some highlights of the Millennium Coastal Park...

Pembrey Peninsula
1

Pembrey Peninsula

Approximately 6 miles of golden, sandy beach with adjoining Pembrey Forest and Country Park with lots of family attractions
Pembrey Peninsula...

Burry Port
2

Burry Port

Harbourside walking or cycling with two sweeping beaches either side of a modern marina. A popular spot for wind surfers and sailors alike.
Burry Port...

Pwll
3

Pwll

A perfect location for a summers evening, stroll around secluded ponds. Explore this waterside wildlife and woodland habitat.
Pwll...

Llanelli
4

Llanelli

A long beach promenade overlooking the Gower Peninsula, with the superb wetland habitat of Sandy Water Park just a stones throw away.
Llanelli...

Machynys
5

Machynys Peninsula

A spectacular coastal peninsula, with a traffic free cycling route from end to end. Home to the world class Machynys Peninsula Golf Club and the superb Llanelli Wetland Centre.
Machynys...

Loughor
6

Loughor

The Normans built a castle here, the Romans set up camp on it's sandy shores, today enjoy a beautiful walk along this tranquil estuary.
Loughor Estuary...

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
Llanelli Beach

Llanelli Beach

A long sandy beach, part of the Millennium Coastal Park, a short distance from Llanelli town centre and right next door to Sandy Water Park. An ideal location for walking or cycling along the beautiful loughor estuary sea front.
Llanelli Beach
FREE
PAY & DISPLAY PARKING
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
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
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
Llansteffan

Llansteffan

Long sandy beaches, a stunning 12th century medieval castle and excellent walking routes with superb views across Carmarthen Bay and beyond.
Llansteffan
FREE
Laugharne

Laugharne

Quiet, historic village on the edge of the Taf estuary, last home to the famous poet Dylan Thomas, visit Laugharne Castle, the Dylan Thomas Boathouse museum and walk the coast path.
Laugharne
PAY & DISPLAY PARKING
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....

Heritage

Parks, Woodlands, Nature

Leisure

Gardens

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

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