Carmarthen Castle – Carmarthen Velodrome loop from University of Wales Trinity St. David

Carmarthen Castle – Carmarthen Velodrome loop from University of Wales Trinity St. David

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Carmarthen Castle – Carmarthen Velodrome loop from University of Wales Trinity St. David

02:30

50.6km

510m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.47 km for 108 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

3.53 km

Carmarthen Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Carmarthen Castle is a fortress in the centre of town, overlooking the River Towy. The first recorded mention of the castle is 1094. However, it was possibly in another location, further downstream. By 1106, the castle is believed to be on its present site. The castle was turned into a prison in the 18th and 19th centuries and is now used as council offices.

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3.53 km

Carmarthen Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Well worth a visit to this lovely historic site

Tip by

7.11 km

Allt Cystanog

Forest

13.3 km

Allt Y Rhos

Forest

16.3 km

Fountain at the National Botanic Garden of Wales

Highlight • Structure

Anyone who cycles to the Garden can, on handing in their helmets for safe keeping, get into the Garden for half price (based on the adult ticket price).

The Carmarthen-Llanelli loop on the National Cycle Network route 47, goes past the entrance of The National Botanic Garden of Wales, known as the Celtic Trail.

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16.7 km

National Botanic Garden of Wales

Highlight • Cafe

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45.7 km

Carmarthen Quay

Highlight • River

46.1 km

Carmarthen Bridge and the River Towy

Highlight • Bridge

46.7 km

Carmarthen Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Carmarthen is a small town that is thought to be the oldest in Wales. One of the most notable features of the town is the Roman fort, which dates to around 75 AD. The town’s medieval castle is also interesting. History aside, you find plenty of places to eat and drink, shops, and accommodation, making it a great place for a pit-stop or an overnight stay.

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47.3 km

Carmarthen Velodrome

Highlight • Structure

Test your speed on the Carmarthen Velodrome. The velodrome is just over 400 metres long, and was opened in 1900, and is believed to be the oldest outdoor concrete velodrome in continuous use in the world.

Members of the public are able to access and use the cycle track (not the changing rooms) free of charge Monday to Friday between 9am and 6pm, Sundays (all day) and during other specific periods as determined by CTC.

More info at velodrome.cymru/rules

Tip by

50.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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