Pentre Bethlehem – Llandovery Castle Ruins loop from Ammanford

Pentre Bethlehem – Llandovery Castle Ruins loop from Ammanford

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Pentre Bethlehem – Llandovery Castle Ruins loop from Ammanford

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79.3km

1,400m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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After 39.3 km for 97 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.1 km

View of Carreg Cennen Castle

Highlight • Castle

14.1 km

Cennen Tower

Forest

15.5 km

Carreg Cyn Ffyrdd Wood

Forest

25.0 km

Pentre Bethlehem

Highlight • Settlement

Small hamlet on the fringes of the Brecon Beacons. Perfect for a Christmas themed trip. Nearest places with pubs/shops are Llandelio and Llangadog

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28.6 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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39.3 km

Llandovery Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Llandovery Castle is situated in a small town called Llandovery in Carmarthenshire. It overlooks the River Towy and is a late thirteenth-century, Grade II-listed castle. There is a park next …

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39.5 km

Statue of Llywelyn ap Gruffydd at Llandovery Castle

Highlight • Castle

Access is free year round.

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40.0 km

Llandovery Town Square

Highlight • Settlement

A colour village. Llandovery is a lovely place to visit.

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52.0 km

View of the Carmarthenshire Fans from Llanddeusant

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Tough climb but on quiet lanes and there are amazing views of the Carmarthenshire Fans to reward you. Great fun in the other direction as a descent, a little windy so take care in places, tractors are not uncommon!

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77.7 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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79.3 km

End point

Train Station

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