Llansteffan

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Spectacular medieval castle and coastal walking

Dominating the headland at Llansteffan is the 12th century Llansteffan Castle, perched high above the mouth of the river Tywi and overlooking the vast expanse of Llansteffan beach and Carmarthen Bay, the views are simply stunning! Parking is free.

Spend the day on Llansteffan's golden, sandy beach or take advantage of the spectacular coastal path skirting the mouth of the river Tywi, follow in the ancient footsteps of the many pilgrims that once passed through Llansteffan on their journey to St. David's.

Visiting the 12th century Norman castle is a must. The site witnessed several battles between the Normans and Welsh princes over the 11th and 12th centuries with the Normans eventually replacing wooden structures for the stone walled bastion we see the remains of today. It's a short, steep climb up to the castle but well worth the effort. From the southern castle wall it's possible to see as far as Rhossili Bay's Worms Head, almost 14 miles away across Carmarthen Bay! Entry to the castle is free.

Keep an eye out for St Anthony's Well along the coastal route facing Scott's Bay, reputed to be an ancient site containing 'healing waters', a stone information slab claims that the well has been in existence since the 6th century.

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Gallery

Coast, castle and stunning views.

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Important!

There's a no dogs rule on the main beach frontage between May and September, follow the signs.
The coastal path can be uneven and muddy, not suitable for wheelchair or pushchair access. There's an accessible path following the main beach, between west and east car parks, which is suitably tarmacked and flat (parallel to 'The Green').
Beware of the incoming tide if you walk around the headland from Llansteffan beach to Scott's Bay, there are only two exits to get off the beach that are some distance apart, St Anthony's well slipway in the west and the stone steps leading up to the castle walk, from the beach, in the east.

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Map

Use the 'what3words' app for a precise location:
Beach car park: ///glare.picturing.walked

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Where to stay...

Hotels / Apartments

Boar's Head 120 Lammas St, Carmarthen SA31 3AE.
Broadway Country House Laugharne SA33 4NU.

Brown's Hotel King St, Laugharne SA33 4RY. Dog friendly
Caban Pendine Marsh Road, Pendine Sands SA33 4NY.
Falcon Hotel 111 Lammas Street, Carmarthen SA31 3AP.
Ivy Bush Royal Hotel 11 Spilman Street, Carmarthen SA31 1LG. Dog friendly
Mansion House Llansteffan 1 Pantyrathro, Llansteffan SA33 5AJ.
Picton House Llanddowror, St Clears SA33 4HJ.
Rose and Crown Hotel 114 Lammas street, Carmarthen SA31 3AE.
Spilman Hotel 36 Spilman Street, Carmarthen SA31 1LQ.
The Fox & Hounds High street, Banc-y-felin SA33 5ND.
Travelodge A40/A4066 Roundabout, Tenby Road, St. Clears SA33 4JN.
Y Seren Hotel & Restaurant Capel Dewi Road, Llangunnor SA31 2HY.

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Self Catering

Bay View Pendine SA33 4UH. Dog friendly
Cwtch at Forge Cottage Broadway, Laugharne SA33 4NS.

Dylan Coastal Resort Laugharne Park, Laugharne SA33 4SG. Dog friendly
Elmrise Park Pant Yr Athro, Llangain SA33 5AJ.
Granary Cottage Felinfach Cottages, St Clears SA33 4DS.
Kind Cottages Penbigwrn, Meidrim SA33 5NY.
Lloret Stoneway Rd, Laugharne SA33 4SU. Dog friendly
Llwynpur Torcoed Ganol, Porthyrhyd, Carmarthen SA32 8PY.
Pentowyn Holiday Cottages Llansteffan SA33 5LU. Dog friendly
Parkdean Resorts Pendine Sands Marsh Rd, Pendine SA33 4NZ. Dog friendly
Pods @ Broadway Broadway Country House, Laugharne SA33 4NU. (Glamping)
Tan y Lan Fach Church Road, Llangain SA33 5BB.
The Cors Country House Newbridge Road, Laugharne SA33 4SH.
The Old Vicarage King Street, Laugharne SA33 4QU.

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Touring Caravan, Camping, Static Caravan

Ants Hill Holiday Park Laugharne SA33 4QN. (Touring / Tents) Dog friendly
Laugharne View Caravan Site Heol Down Farm, Llansteffan SA33 5FB. Dog friendly

Quarry Lodge Campsite White Mill, Carmarthen SA32 7ET. (Touring / Tents) Dog friendly
The Marsh Campsite Morfa Bach, St Clears SA33 4HD. (Touring / Tents) Dog friendly
The Welsh Farm Glamping Cilcoed, Meidrim SA33 5QA. Dog friendly

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