Brechfa Forest Trail Centre – Talley Abbey loop from Ferryside

Brechfa Forest Trail Centre – Talley Abbey loop from Ferryside

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Brechfa Forest Trail Centre – Talley Abbey loop from Ferryside

04:56

106km

1,290m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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After 40.6 km for 579 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.7 km

Carmarthen Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Carmarthen is a small town that is thought to be the oldest in Wales. One of the most notable features of the town is the Roman fort, which dates to …

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16.6 km

Carmarthen Bridge and the River Towy

Highlight • Bridge

20.2 km

Allt Cystanog

Forest

40.8 km

Brechfa Forest Trail Centre

Highlight • Parking

This is a very low key, but great fun trail centre. The facilities are very basic so make sure you bring your own food and plenty of water.

There are …

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55.3 km

Talley Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

Limited free parking by the abbey and opposite the church. If it’s too full you can park in the village on the street

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67.7 km

Llandeilo Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Llandeilo can lay claim to being one of the prettiest towns in Wales, a charming place with superb inns and an interesting range of independent shops, cafes and restaurants.

Surrounded …

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68.2 km

Llandeilo

Highlight • Settlement

106 km

Ferryside Beach and Fisherman Sculpture

Highlight • Beach

Ferryside is a really pretty little village in Carmarthenshire on the estuary of the River Tywi. There used to be a ferry crossing here, hence the name, but latterly became …

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106 km

End point

Train Station

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