Millennium Coastal Park

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Spectacular coastal and woodland paradise

From Pembrey in the west to Loughor in the east this vast expanse of beautiful coastline stretches for almost 11 miles through sandy beaches, woodland, wildlife habitats and lakeland. Deciding where to visit in this coastal park is a real dilemma... a day on the beach, walk through woods and around lakes, visit harbours, walk or cycle for miles on traffic-free routes... you're definitely spoilt for choice!
Almost all parking is pay and display, see map below.

Burry Port Harbour, carmarthenshire — Burry Port Harbour

Very few places in Wales can boast such an array of attractive locations to spend a day out and be so easily accessible from major road and railway routes. Plenty of open space to enjoy along many miles of sandy beaches such as Cefn Sidan Beach, Pembrey. Perhaps walk the cool, tranquil forests at Pembrey, with Pembrey Country Park here having many family attractions to enjoy. Visit the historical harbour of Burry Port with its modern marina or nearby old Pembrey Harbour, a remnant of an industrial age gone by, both perfect spots for picnicking or bird watching on the Loughor estuary.

Pwll's Ash Pit Ponds and nearby Sandy Water Park are excellent wildlife stop off points for lakeside walks and wildlife spotting. These areas are frequented by herons, swans, geese, ducks, cormorants, egrets, kingfishers and many more.

Llanelli, another excellent beach location, has a long, promenade fronted, sandy beach overlooking Carmarthen Bay and the Gower Peninsula. Nearby Machynys is definitely the 'wildfowl capital' of Wales being home to the WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre. Llanelli and Machynys have also become popular locations for marathon and triathlon events, keep an eye out for these throughout the year.

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Gallery

A wealth of spectacular scenery.

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Important!

The only lifeguard patrolled beach is Cefn Sidan Beach at Pembrey, during summer season only.
Almost the whole length of the Millennium Coastal Park is accessible with wheelchair or pushchair, some slight inclines over railway land bridges near Burry Port, Pwll, Llanelli and cycle bridge at Loughor.
Do not disturb wildlife.
If riding your bike please be respectful of other users on foot and be prepared to slow down. Marathon and triathlon events take place on the Llanelli stretch at certain times of year.
Please keep your dog on a lead and clean up any poo!

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Map

This area is part of the Wales Coast Path and National Cycling Route 4 (with connection to Route 47).

Use the 'what3words' app for a precise location:
Pembrey Country Park car park: ///overlaid.older.oddly
Pembrey Harbour Car Park: ///deeper.pheasants.native
Burry Port Car Park: ///breezes.prank.disbelief
Pwll Pavilion Car Park: ///units.punk.drop
Sandy Water Park Car Park: ///paper.moods.letter
Llanelli Beach Car Park: ///regard.reap.option
Bynea Car Park: ///stirs.groom.office
Loughor Car Park: ///improves.jukebox.flagpole

To find out about conservation volunteering, community regeneration, environmental news, green skills, rewilding initiatives and much more in this area visit llanelligreenguide.wales

Some highlights of the Millennium Coastal Park...

Pembrey Peninsula

Approximately 6 miles of golden, sandy beach with adjoining Pembrey Forest and Country Park with lots of family attractions
Pembrey Peninsula...

Burry Port

Harbourside walking or cycling with two sweeping beaches either side of a modern marina. A popular spot for wind surfers and sailors alike.
Burry Port...

Pwll

A perfect location for a summers evening, stroll around secluded ponds. Explore this waterside wildlife and woodland habitat.
Pwll...

Llanelli

A long beach promenade overlooking the Gower Peninsula, with the superb wetland habitat of Sandy Water Park just a stone's throw away.
Llanelli...

Machynys Peninsula

A spectacular coastal peninsula, with a traffic free cycling route from end to end. Home to the world-class Machynys Peninsula Golf Club and the superb Llanelli Wetland Centre.
Machynys...

Loughor

The Normans built a castle here, the Romans set up camp on it's sandy shores, today enjoy a beautiful walk along this tranquil estuary.
Loughor Estuary...

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Where to stay...

Hotels / Apartments

Coastal Park Accommodation 86-88A Queen Victoria Road SA15 2TH.
Nik The Greek 9-13 Stepney Road, Burry Port SA16 0BH.

Premier Inn Llanelli Llandafen Road SA14 9BD.
Sessile Oak by Marston's Inns Pemberton Park SA14 9WA.
The Ashburnham Hotel Ashburnham Rd, Burry Port SA16 0TH.
Sister's Apartment 37B Stradey Hill, Pwll SA15.
The Diplomat Hotel Restaurant and Spa Felinfoel Rd SA15 3PJ.
The Fountain Inn 111 Bolgoed Rd, Pontarddulais SA4 8JP.
The New Thomas Arms Hotel Thomas Street SA15 3JF.
Three Rivers Hotel Ferryside SA17 5TU.
Travelodge Llanelli Central Stepney Place, Eastgate SA15 3YF.

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Self Catering

Bont Cottage Bont Cottages, 1 Trimsaran Rd, Trimsaran, Kidwelly SA17 4ED.
Dove Cottage Holidays at Glynfach Farm Glynfach Farm, Pontyates SA15 5TG. Dog friendly

Gower View Penthouse Cwrt Myrddin SA15 2LL.
Halfway Cottages Llygad-yr-Ych, 31 Capel Isaf Road SA15 1QD.
Heron's Lodge Hafod Fach SA32 8LG.
Kidwelly Farm Cottages Penlan Isaf, Kidwelly SA17 5JR.
Pantycastell Cottages Pantycastell, Maesybont SA14 7SP.
Paxton View Barn Bryn Gwendraeth Farm SA32 8PB.
Sŵn y Môr Holiday Let Burry Port SA16 0HF.
Tanylan Farm Ferryside, Kidwelly SA17 5HJ.

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Touring Caravan, Camping, Static Caravan

Caemawr Caravan & Camping Caemawr Farm, Furnace SA15 4NU. Dog friendly
Ferryside Farm Caravan and Camping Site Ferryside SA17 5TN.

Gateway ResortMillennium Coast, Bynea, Llanelli SA14 9SN. (Touring / Camping) Dog friendly
Glamping Camping Ty Du Farm Felinfoel SA15 4PB.
Gowerton Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite Pont-y-Cob Road, Gowerton SA4 3QP. Dog friendly
Hazeldene Caravan Park Ferryside, Kidwelly SA17 5HZ. (Touring / Camping) Dog friendly
Parkdean Resorts Carmarthen Bay Near Kidwelly SA17 5HQ. (Statics / Chalets)
River View Touring Park The Dingle, Lon Y Felin, Llanedi, Pontarddulais SA4 0FH. (Touring / Camping)
Route 47 Glamping Llechyrhodyn Farm, Upper Tumble SA14 6EA. (Glamping)
Shoreline Caravan Park Burry Port SA16 0HD. (Statics)
South Wales Touring Park Trosserch Rd, Llangennech SA14 8AX. Dog friendly