SPORTS ACTIVITIES near LLANGADOG, CARMARTHENSHIRE
If you’re looking for a cycling holiday or a swimming break, you can enjoy a wide range of sports activities in Llangadog and across Carmarthenshire. For more details, contact Cilgwyn Manor today!
Carmarthen Leisure centre
- 25.5 miles south west of Cilgwyn Manor
- Llansteffan Road, Carmarthen, SA31 3NQ
- 01267 224 700
A leisure centre with 25m, 8-lane swimming pool, tennis courts, gym and fitness studio.
Cycling and mountain biking:
Afan Forest Park
- 45.6 miles south east of Cilgwyn Manor
- Port Talbot, SA13 3HG
- 01639 850 564
5 world class trails, covering over 100 km.
Bike Park Wales
- 37.9 miles south east of Cilgwyn Manor
- Gethin Woodland Centre, Abercanaid, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1YZ
- 07730 382 501
The UK’s first full-scale mountain bike park, in the heart of the valleys of South Wales – built by riders, for riders. A network of trails from serene to extreme, for riders of all abilities and an uplift service (using a minibus to take you to the start of your trails at the very top of the hill). Bike hire is also available.
Brechfa Forest
- 28 miles west of Cilgwyn Manor
- Carmarthenshire
Great mountain bike trails in 18,000 acre forest.
Brecon Beacons National Park
Mountain bike route maps are available at the online shop or at the Brecon Beacons National Park visitor centre. In the Beacons, there are several mountain biking hotspots. The towns and villages of Brecon, Crickhowell, Sennybridge, Talgarth and Talybont-on-Usk are all mountain biking, walking and adventure activity hubs. Each has something slightly different to offer, but they all have bike shops and bike hire facilities.
Coed Trallwm and Elan Valley
- 22.2 miles north east of Cilgwyn Manor
- Abergwesyn, Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, LD5 4TS
15km of trails – including the spectacular Dothie Valley below the Llyn Brianne reservoir.
Crychan Forest
- 12.6 miles south west of Cilgwyn Manor
- Llandovery, Carmarthenshire
Many miles of cycle trails, with routes available to download from the website.
Cwm Rhaeadr Trails
- 9.7 miles north of Cilgwyn Manor
- Cwm Rhaeadr, Cil-y-Cwm, Nr Llandovery, SA20 0NU
15km of trails – including the spectacular Dothie Valley below the Llyn Brianne reservoir.
Dothie Valley Trail
- 13.8 miles north of Cilgwyn Manor
Ystradffin, Carmarthenshire, SA20
Renowned for having some of the best natural mountain bike single track in Wales. With legendary views, the route is around 23km long with a total climb of 1130m. Taking in Llyn Brianne, it takes about 3-4 hours.
Llyn Llech Owain Country Park
- 17.4 miles south west of Cilgwyn Manor
- Church Road, Gorslas, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA14 7NF
158 acres of woodland with cycling and mountain bike trails.
Fishing
Coarse fishing
Carmarthenshire has a number of small still waters, including some excellent fisheries offering coarse and trout fishing. Many offer good stocks of mirror and common carp, perch, trout, roach, bream, pike and tench.
Game fishing
The River Tywi is one of the finest sewin rivers in Europe. The county’s longest river, stretching 75 miles and is also known for its salmon.
The River Teifi, the second longest river, flows west to east from the stunningly beautiful Cambrian Mountains along the county’s northern border and offers 50 miles of fishing.
There are also the Cowin, Cynon, Dewi Fawr and Taf Rivers, where you’ll find trout in abundance. The River Usk rises in the Black Mountains on the slopes of the Carmarthen Fan above the Usk Reservoir, then tumbles through the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park. Great fishing for salmon and trout.
Coarse fishing
Carmarthenshire has a number of small still waters, including some excellent fisheries offering coarse and trout fishing. Many offer good stocks of mirror and common carp, perch, trout, roach, bream, pike and tench.
Sea fishing
Carmarthenshire has over 30 miles of superb beaches to choose from – including Burry Port, Carmarthen Bay Estuary, Cefn Sidan, Ferryside, Ginst Point, Llanelli North Dock, Llansteffan, Pendine Beach, Pwll, Scotts Bay and
Sea fishing
Carmarthenshire has over 30 miles of superb beaches to choose from – including Burry Port, Carmarthen Bay Estuary, Cefn Sidan, Ferryside, Ginst Point, Llanelli North Dock, Llansteffan, Pendine Beach, Pwll, Scotts Bay and Stephens Bay. Boat charter is available from Burry Port.
Golf
Glynhir Golf Club
- 15.5 miles south of Cilgwyn Manor
- Glynhir Road, Llandybie, Nr Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, SA18 2TF
- 01269 851 365
A beautiful parkland golf course with mature wooded areas, set in the heart of the Carmarthenshire countryside. Pay and play all year round. Facilities include a clubhouse and bar.
Racecourse
Ffos Las Racecourse
- 36 miles south west of Cilgwyn Manor
- Culla Road, Trimsaran, Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, SA17 4DE
- 01554 811 092
Horse racing and equestrian sports.
Swimming
Llandovery Swimming Pool
- 3.9 miles north of Cilgwyn Manor
- Cilycwm Road, Llandovery, SA20 0DY
- 01550 721 649
A 4-lane, 20 metre swimming pool with sauna and jacuzzi.
Squash
Llandovery Squash Club
Tennis
3.3 miles north of Cilgwyn Manor.
There are 2 free tennis courts in Llandovery, at the back of the Castle Car Park, next to the children’s playground.
Robin Claridge
If you’re planning a cycling holiday in Llangadog, Carmarthenshire, then look no further than Cilgwyn Manor. For assistance, call
01550 777 118
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