We are the Tawe Trekkers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
The walk starts from the public car in the pretty village of Llansteffan. The car park itself has beautiful views across the Towy estuary towards Ferryside. The walk takes the Wales Coast Path Northwards from Llansteffan through the lovely Carmarthenshire countryside. The walk turns left at a minor road & its is followed towards Llanybri. On the way the standing stone Maen Melyn will be passed. In Llanybri, Yr Hen Gapel, is the ruin of a 14th Century Chapel originally dedicated to Saint Mary. From Llanybri the walk heads towards Cwm Celyn & then follows the Taf Estuary past Mwche. The walk with take the footpath which follows the Taf Southwards to Pentowyn. The walk will go Westwards to Black Scar & the site of an old ferry crossing to Laugharne. The walk will return Eastwards as far as Laques from where it will follow the Wales Coast Path around Wharley point back to Llansteffan via Scott's Bay & Saint Anton's well The views around Wharley point are superb given good weather. A stroll around the castle is a great idea for those with the energy for it after a wondorous walk.
The usually copious car parking at Llansteffan maybe noticeably reduced, as there was significant engineering work taking place at the time of the reccy 3rd March 2025. Car sharing would ease the problem, save on fuel & the planet. Contact the walk leader for further information.
There are toilets & refreshments at the start, although food & drink for a 5 hour walk should be taken.
There will be mud on some parts of the route so boots should be worn.
The weather was superb on the day of the reccy, this may not be the case on the day so a water proof and some warm clothing are considered essential.
**Warning** in recent news dogs have become unwell and some sadly died after enjoying a run on Llansteffan beach. Dog owners are responsible for keeping their dogs on leads on this section to prevent illness, this is not the responsibility of the walk leader.
Near the public toilets in the car park in Llansteffan.
