Pwll Nature Reserve

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A coast and woodland treasure!

A large nature reserve and diverse wildlife habitat halfway between Burry Port and Llanelli on the Millennium Coastal Park. Tranquil walks through woodland, around fishing lakes and along coastal paths. Parking is free at either end (see map).

National Cycle Network Route 4 and the Wales Coast Path both traverse this expanse of pondland and lagoon habitat, home to a rich variety of woodland and plantlife, you'll find rushes, marsh orchids, reeds and ferns amongst many other common marshland plant species. You'll also find a variety of waterfowl such as swans, coots, moorhen, ducks, geese, grebes, some of which use the area for breeding.

Pwll has a small beach area (Tywyn Bach) just adjacent to the unmistakable, circular land sculpture feature (entitled 'Walking with the sea'). Sit atop the sculpture for panoramic views across Carmarthen Bay looking towards the Gower Peninsula, Burry Port and Llanelli coast.

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Gallery

A beautiful mix of woodland and coast.

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Important!

Fishing permits for Pwll Morolwg and Pwll Dyfaty are available from Carmarthenshire County Council via MiPermit link. Fishing rules can be found on the signposts near the ponds.
The main route through the area (cycle path NCN Route 4) is flat tarmac with a moderate incline over the railway land bridge, areas around the ponds may not be suitable for wheelchair / pushchair access due to rough, muddy or overgrown pathways.
There are no facilities at this site, toilets and cafés are available at nearby Pwll Pavilion café (to the east) or Burry Port harbour (to the west).
Please keep your dog on a lead at all times and clean up any poo!

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Map

Access the area on foot or bicycle, parking is at eastern end (off B4311) or western end (off A484)

Use the 'what3words' app for a precise location:
Western car park: ///clots.shallower.microfilm
Eastern car park (Tramway Lane): ///shunts.crowned.groom
Eastern car park (Pwll Pavilion): ///ally.outfit.images

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Where to stay...

Hotels / Apartments

Coastal Park Accommodation 86-88A Queen Victoria Road SA15 2TH.
Nik The Greek 9-13 Stepney Road, Burry Port SA16 0BH.

Premier Inn Llanelli Llandafen Road SA14 9BD.
Sessile Oak by Marston's Inns Pemberton Park SA14 9WA.
The Ashburnham Hotel Ashburnham Rd, Burry Port SA16 0TH.
Sister's Apartment 37B Stradey Hill, Pwll SA15.
The Diplomat Hotel Restaurant and Spa Felinfoel Rd SA15 3PJ.
The Fountain Inn 111 Bolgoed Rd, Pontarddulais SA4 8JP.
The New Thomas Arms Hotel Thomas Street SA15 3JF.
Three Rivers Hotel Ferryside SA17 5TU.
Travelodge Llanelli Central Stepney Place, Eastgate SA15 3YF.

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Self Catering

Bont Cottage Bont Cottages, 1 Trimsaran Rd, Trimsaran, Kidwelly SA17 4ED.
Dove Cottage Holidays at Glynfach Farm Glynfach Farm, Pontyates SA15 5TG. Dog friendly

Gower View Penthouse Cwrt Myrddin SA15 2LL.
Halfway Cottages Llygad-yr-Ych, 31 Capel Isaf Road SA15 1QD.
Heron's Lodge Hafod Fach SA32 8LG.
Kidwelly Farm Cottages Penlan Isaf, Kidwelly SA17 5JR.
Pantycastell Cottages Pantycastell, Maesybont SA14 7SP.
Paxton View Barn Bryn Gwendraeth Farm SA32 8PB.
Sŵn y Môr Holiday Let Burry Port SA16 0HF.
Tanylan Farm Ferryside, Kidwelly SA17 5HJ.

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Touring Caravan, Camping, Static Caravan

Caemawr Caravan & Camping Caemawr Farm, Furnace SA15 4NU. Dog friendly
Ferryside Farm Caravan and Camping Site Ferryside SA17 5TN.

Gateway ResortMillennium Coast, Bynea, Llanelli SA14 9SN. (Touring / Camping) Dog friendly
Glamping Camping Ty Du Farm Felinfoel SA15 4PB.
Gowerton Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite Pont-y-Cob Road, Gowerton SA4 3QP. Dog friendly
Hazeldene Caravan Park Ferryside, Kidwelly SA17 5HZ. (Touring / Camping) Dog friendly
Parkdean Resorts Carmarthen Bay Near Kidwelly SA17 5HQ. (Statics / Chalets)
River View Touring Park The Dingle, Lon Y Felin, Llanedi, Pontarddulais SA4 0FH. (Touring / Camping)
Route 47 Glamping Llechyrhodyn Farm, Upper Tumble SA14 6EA. (Glamping)
Shoreline Caravan Park Burry Port SA16 0HD. (Statics)
South Wales Touring Park Trosserch Rd, Llangennech SA14 8AX. Dog friendly