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Cycling in Carmarthenshire
Carmarthenshire offers road routes from Llanelli, Llanddowror and Carmarthen with moderate climbing and extensive cycle paths.
Carmarthenshire features 4 road routes starting from Llanelli, Llanddowror, and Carmarthen. Distances range from 11 km to 115 km, with the longest route covering 115 km and 1423 m of climbing along the National Cycle Network Route part.
The terrain is moderately hilly, with climbing per route between 157 m and 1423 m. The routes include significant flat and rolling sections, with steep gradients concentrated in short segments. Most of the roads are minor roads and cycle paths, offering varied riding opportunities around the region.
What the riding is like
The rides in Carmarthenshire encompass moderate rolling terrain with an average of 28% climbing and a majority 57% flat sections. Route lengths vary widely, with a median of 64 km and the longest reaching 115 km. Road surfaces are predominantly paved (95%) with a small proportion of unpaved and unknown surfaces. The largest climbs appear on the National Cycle Network Route section with up to 1423 m of elevation gain, featuring short steep gradients of up to 10.4% over 500 m. The network includes mainly minor roads and an extensive 33% cycle path share.
Cycling infrastructure
The four routes cover 66.9 km of cycle path, 52% on minor roads, 6% on main roads with 12.8 km lacking cycle lanes, and 35.9 km of roads have speed limits of 80 km/h or more.
Best time to ride
Best months for cycling in Carmarthenshire are May to September, with temperatures ranging from 15°C in May up to 19°C in July and August.
Riding in Carmarthenshire in numbers
- 4
- 207 km
- 115 km
- 1,423 m
Where to start in Carmarthenshire
Rides in Carmarthenshire
When to ride Carmarthenshire
Best months: May to Sep.
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