Cycling in Llanelli

Llanelli in Carmarthenshire offers two main cycling routes. The longer National Cycle Network route from the seaside to Fishguard covers 115.2 km with 1423 m of elevation gain, passing through numerous towns and villages including Sandy, Furnace, Felinfoel, Carmarthen, Crymych, and others. This route has mainly paved surfaces, some gravel or unpaved sections, 7.7 km on main roads without cycle lanes and 19.1 km of cycle paths. There are six railway stations near this route, providing some connectivity. The Swiss Valley Trail is a shorter 17 km route passing through many of the same initial places such as Furnace, Felinfoel, and Tumble, with moderate elevation gain but less climbing overall. It features 92% paved surfaces and 15 km of cycle paths, with no main roads lacking cycle lanes.

These routes allow cyclists to travel from the coast inland into Carmarthenshire, with the National Cycle Network route extending westwards to Fishguard. They pass a variety of settlements like Sandy, Cross Hands, and Carmarthen, providing options for longer rides or shorter outings on the Swiss Valley Trail. The routes include several climbs, including a 2.5 km climb gaining 152 m with sections of 11.5% gradient on the longer route, and gentler gradients on the Swiss Valley Trail climb.