Things to do
We have plenty of information to help you plan your stay here at Abermarlais. There are maps and leaflets on the wall located within the wash up area.
As well as the links contained below, here are a few more ideas of places to visit and approx times by car from site:-
National Show Caves – 45 Mins http://www.showcaves.co.uk
The Red Kite Feeding Centre (Open Thurs-Sunday and every day in school holidays) – 20 Mins http://www.redkiteswales.co.uk
Dylan Thomas Boathouse – 50 Mins https://www.dylanthomasboathouse.com/
Tenby – 1 Hour
Saundersfoot – 1 Hour
Llansteffan Beach and Castle– 45 mins
Talley Abbey – 15 Mins
For Walking/Cycling Trails – 20 Mins https://www.crychanforest.org.uk/tracks
Climbing Pen Y Fan – 40 Mins https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brecon-beacons/trails/pen-y-fan-and-corn-du-circular-walk
Llyn y Fan Fach – 11 miles from the site. Car Park Post Code: SA199UN
Llyn y Fan Fawr – 17 miles from the site, circular walk from Llyn Y Fan Fach. Walking in the Brecon Beacons
The Gower Peninsula – Approx 38 miles. 1 – 1.5 Hour Drive
Brechfa Forest – A short drive form the site. Walking and cycling trails – Full details available here:-
https://naturalresources.wales/days-out/places-to-visit/south-west-wales/brechfa-forest-abergorlech/?lang=en
Four Waterfalls Walk – Brecon Beacons
Car Parks:
Cwm Porth – CF44 9JE
Gwaun Hepste – CF44 9JB
Gwili Steam Railway – Carmarthen
Aberaeron – 31 Miles
New Quay – 34 Miles
Crychan Forest
https://www.crychanforest.org.uk/crychanforest/
- Dolaucothi Gold Mines - 20 Mins
- The National Botanic Garden of Wales-45 Mins
- Aberglasney Gardens - 15 Mins
- Dinefwr Castle-20 Mins
Dolaucothi Gold Mines – National Trust.
Gold mines in use from Roman times to the 20th century. Unique Roman gold mine set amid wooded hillsides. Guided tours of the underground workings and exhibition on gold. Opportunities to experience the frustration of gold panning. Splendid views of the beautiful Cothi Valley and three estate walks. New exhibition on mining history. Visit their web site…
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
The National Botanic Garden of Wales
Welcome to the National Botanic Garden of Wales, the first national botanic garden to be created in the new millennium. 2009 is our ninth birthday.
In such a short time, we have developed into one of the most fascinating gardens in the UK. Already we have the most visited garden in Wales, we were voted number 1 wonder of Wales by the Western Mail and are helping to conserve some of the rarest plants in the world.
www.gardenofwales.org.uk
Aberglasney Gardens
Spectacularly set in the beautiful Tywi valley of Carmarthenshire, Aberglasney House features one of the finest gardens in Wales. Aberglasney Gardens have been an inspiration to poets since 1477. The story of Aberglasney spans many centuries, but, the house’s origins are still shrouded in obscurity. www.aberglasney.org
Dinefwr Castle – National Trust.
Dinefwr Castle is a Welsh castle overlooking the River Tywi near the town of Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales. It lies on a ridge on the northern bank of the Tywi, with a steep drop of one hundred feet to the river. Dinefwr Castle.