Kidwelly Castle – Kidwelly Castle loop from Pontyates

Kidwelly Castle – Kidwelly Castle loop from Pontyates

Moderate

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Kidwelly Castle – Kidwelly Castle loop from Pontyates

03:02

52.5km

660m

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: August 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 36.7 km for 124 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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34.3 km

Ferryside Beach and Fisherman Sculpture

Highlight • Beach

Ferryside is a really pretty little village in Carmarthenshire on the estuary of the River Tywi. There used to be a ferry crossing here, hence the name, but latterly became …

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34.3 km

Ferryside

Highlight • Beach

Ferryside is a really pretty little village in Carmarthenshire on the estuary of the River Tywi. It used to be a ferry crossing here, hence the name, but latterly became …

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36.5 km

St Ishmael's Church With Bay Views

Highlight • Other

36.8 km

St Ishmael Beach

Highlight • Beach

Good point to stop for a rest. Just over the train line from a narrow quiet road.

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42.3 km

The memorial at the Castle celebrates Gwenllian, one of Wales's greatest heroines. In 1136 she led a Welsh army against Marcher lord Maurice de Londres. The battle took place nearby and despite her bravery Gwenllian was captured and beheaded.

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42.7 km

Kidwelly Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Lying on the River Gwendraeth above Carmarthen Bay Kidwelly is a town in Carmarthenshire boasting a castle dating back to 1106.

The pretty little town has great transport links, with …

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52.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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