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Amman Valley Cycleway – Paxton's Tower loop from Llanarthney

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Carmarthenshire

Amman Valley Cycleway – Paxton's Tower loop from Llanarthney

Hard

4.0

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148

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Amman Valley Cycleway – Paxton's Tower loop from Llanarthney

03:51

76.8km

980m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Tips

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

2.74 km

Allt Rhyder-wen

Forest

2

11.6 km

Llandeilo

Highlight • Settlement

3

22.7 km

View of the River Sawdde at Llangadog Common

Highlight • River

Spend a few moments on the bridge over the River Sawdde river to take in the view. A great bird watching spot, if you are patient or lucky enough you may see Sandpipers, Dipper or Kingfisher here.

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4

30.0 km

Black Mountain Climb from Pont Aber

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Although not the classic side of the Black Mountain, this is still a fantastic road to climb that crosses the spine of the mountain and immerses you in some of …

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5

36.5 km

Black Mountain Climb from Brynaman

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The Black Mountain Category 3 Climb from Brynaman is a 5.5km climb with a total ascent of 312m, topping out at 495m. The average gradient is 5.8% with the steepest …

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6

46.9 km

Amman Valley Cycleway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

For families especially, but also those who prefer a more gentle ride, the route is ideal because apart from a descent near Pontamman it follows the river bank and is flat.

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7

53.4 km

Coaltown Coffee Roasters

Highlight • Cafe

The coffee is hand roasted daily in small batches, watch the work in progress from the roastery espresso bar. On-site bike parking. Cake and coffee here is sure to super charge your ride!

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8

76.8 km

Paxton's Tower

Highlight • Monument

Paxton's Tower is a Neo-Gothic folly erected in honour of Lord Nelson. Its high location provides views over the Botanic Gardens and the Tywi valley. The tower is 36 feet …

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B

76.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.7 km

32.2 km

6.47 km

342 m

175 m

Surfaces

57.2 km

19.5 km

111 m

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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