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Cyngor Bro Dyffryn Cennen

Carreg Cennen Castle loop — The Beacons Way

Hiking trails & Routes

Carmarthenshire

Cyngor Bro Dyffryn Cennen

Carreg Cennen Castle loop — The Beacons Way

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4.6

(58)

300

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Carreg Cennen Castle loop — The Beacons Way

01:51

6.25km

180m

Hiking

Embark on the Carreg Cennen Castle loop, part of The Beacons Way, an easy hike covering 3.9 miles (6.2 km) with an elevation gain of 592 feet (180 metres), typically taking around 1 hour and 51 minutes. This route winds through varied terrain, from good paths and country lanes to…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Brecon Beacons National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

610 m

Carreg Cennen Castle

Highlight • Castle

The Castle farm has a great tea room with home cooking. The also have rare long horn cattle which are around the base of the castle

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2

2.28 km

View of Castell Carreg Cennen

Highlight • Castle

There are great views of Castell Carreg Cennen from here, looking north-west across the valley. The castle is perched gloriously on a rocky limestone outcrop, and its outer walls and …

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3

4.07 km

Llygad Llwchwr (Source of the River Loughor)

Highlight • Cave

This magical spot, Llygad Llwchwr which translates as "eye of the Loughor" is where the River Loughor emerges from its source - an underground lake at the Black Mountain. Below …

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B

6.25 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.12 km

1.72 km

758 m

621 m

Surfaces

3.53 km

1.67 km

633 m

385 m

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Wednesday 7 October

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6°C

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September 15, 2026,Carreg Cennen Castle loop — The Red Loop

A great Castle in Wales and a wonderful walk that gives you a full 360 view of the castle and the valley.

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