MAKE TRACKS TO CARMARTHENSHIRE

Discover the breathtaking routes and incredible scenery that make Carmarthenshire the cycling hub of Wales

The Welsh county of Carmarthenshire’s rugged coastline, epic mountains and breathtaking vistas provide a dramatic backdrop for a cycling getaway. The myriad road routes vary in length and challenge, with vast beaches, grand castle ruins and picturesque rural market towns all peppered throughout the region. Landmarks you’ll discover along the way include the National Botanic Garden of Wales, the Neo-gothic Paxton’s Tower and The Boathouse, Dylan Thomas’ Laugharne home overlooking the Taf estuary. Across the county you’ll also find places to stay with lockable storage, rooms to dry kit and hose down facilities - from chic cottages to elegant pubs with rooms and boutique hotels whether you’re on a weekend or week-long adventure.

There are first class restaurants and coffee roasteries on hand for refuelling, while destinations like Ginhaus in Llandeilo are perfect for whetting the whistle after a long day in the saddle.

Thanks to those stunning landscapes, golden beaches and wide array of routes, it’s easy to see why Carmarthenshire is becoming known as the cycling hub of Wales. In fact, there are 23 routes mapped out on Plotaroute, allowing you to download the GPS files to your navigation devices. Each route lists a difficulty rating, distance and elevation, making it easy to gauge the challenge ahead.

To get a flavour of what’s in store, here we highlight four road routes to take cyclists from the Black Mountain pass to spectacular views of the sea on the Millennium Coastal Path.

Explore the stunning road routes that make Carmarthenshire the cycling hub of Wales at Discovercarmarthenshire.com