Beach Type

Sand

Facilities

Toilets
Including facilities for disabled people
There is also a cafe/restaurant
A first aid post
A lost child centre and a shop selling beach goods

Activities

Swimming
Sea canoeing and fishing take place in zoned areas of the beach
The area also hosts local fishing competitions
Sandcastle competitions and parakarting and sand yachting events
Although there is a temporary ban on landsailing activities at the

Nature and Wildlife

The dunes and surrounding area are designated SSSI's (Sites of Special Scientific Interest). Nature trails exist throughout the Country Park. including the beach. The Saltings area is a local nature reserve. Rare plants and interesting birdlife exist thro

Parking

1.000 car park spaces are available. including spaces for the disabled. There is a charge for car parking.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

RNLI

Cleaning and Litter

The beach is cleaned by the Country Park staff every day from April to September. both manually and by machine. Bins are available.

Dogs

as are dog bins. although dogs are banned from the main 1 mile of beach between May and September.

Awards and Recommendations

Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Carmarthen
County: Gaerfyrddin / Carmarthenshire
Latitude/Longitude: 51.6737, -4.31423
Postcode: SA16 0EJ
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

Access

The country park is well signposted from the M4 (Junction 48) and from the A484 (the Carmarthen - Llanelli coast road on which the park entrance is situated). Once in the Park. the beach is clearly signposted.

Public Transport

The hourly bus service between Carmarthen and Llanelli stops 1 mile from the Park entrance. The nearest train station is Bary Port. 4 miles away. There are buses and taxis connecting the Park to the station. The Celtic Trail Cycle Route to the Severn

Nearest Railway Stations

Pembrey & Burry Port (Approx. 3 miles away)
Kidwelly (Approx. 4 miles away)
Llanelli (Approx. 7 miles away)
Ferryside (Approx. 7 miles away)
Bynea (Approx. 9 miles away)

Tourist Information

Carmarthen Tourist Information Centre. 113 Lammas Street. Carmarthen. Tel: +44 (0)1267 231557. Fax: +44 (0)1267 221901

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Carmarthen