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Carmarthenshire CoastStradey Woods
Estate woodland on the edge of Llanelli, with bluebells in spring and paths that get you out of the town within minutes.
- Distance
- 3.1 mi / 5 km
- Time
- 1 hr 45
- Ascent
- 140 m
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Shape
- Circular
Where it is
The circle shows the general area, not the exact start. Use the directions link below to get to the car park itself. Contours and paths shown are OpenTopoMap, drawn from OpenStreetMap data.
The route
Waymarked paths loop through the woods from the lane. Undulating and muddy after rain.
Worth knowing
- Bluebells through the woods in late April are the reason to time a visit.
- The woods were part of the Stradey estate, whose family shaped much of Llanelli.
- Close enough to town to reach on foot from the centre.
What you’ll see
Mature estate woodland, bluebells in spring, and glimpses out over the town and estuary.
Background
The Stradey estate belonged to the Mansel Lewis family, who were central to Llanelli’s tinplate industry.