Burry Port Harbour and Beach

There's plenty of open space along the golden, sandy Burry Port beach (as mentioned previously, there are actually two beaches to choose from, east and west of the harbour!). It's an ideal place for children to burn off excess energy, great for walking the dog or simply relaxing with a picnic and taking in the panoramic views over Carmarthen Bay.

If the beach isn't to your taste, why not head slightly inland from the harbour and explore the landscaped countryside walkways. Lots of wildlife to watch out for - swan, mallard, coot, moorhen, great crested grebe, egret, heron, tufted duck and more!

Feeling energetic? Then take your bicycle along the family-friendly cycle path (Route 4, National Cycle Network) and travel east to Llanelli along the Millennium Coastal Park cycle path or west to one of Wales's premier attractions - Pembrey Country Park.

Burry Port Woodland Walking & Cycling - Covering the eastern side of the harbour, the woodland walks are a rich haven for birds including herons, egrets, swans, oystercatchers, geese, gulls, curlews, sand martins and many more. Take a walk through the woodlands or relax on the coastal stretch overlooking the Carmarthen Bay. Parking is at the Harbour or further east along the B4311. Easily accessible for walking or cycling, the main cycle path (National Cycle Network Route 4) is a solid, mostly flat surface and there are cycle trail routes through the forest areas for off-road biking.

The route from Burry Port Harbour to Old Pembrey Harbour - Take a walk along the West Beach in an easterly direction from Burry Port Harbour (be careful of incoming tide) or cycle along the cycle/walking route behind the dunes, towards Old Pembrey Harbour. On the Wales Coast Path route, the Harbour was created in approximately 1816 for shipping iron ore and coal, but fell into disuse in the early 1900s, being surpassed by Burry Port Harbour (more history here). On a clear day the harbour offers superb views across the bay to the Gower Peninsula and Cefn Sidan. Keep an eye out for the large flock of Oystercatchers and others such as Dunlins and Redshank.