Ammanford — Llandeilo

Ammlla three
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By Neil Summersgill on 02 Jan 2024

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Reviews - 4

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (4)

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Grade 3: Route includes rough surfaces that may include small boulders, potholes, shallow ruts, loose gravel, short muddy sections.
Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users.		 Grading is based on average scores by surveyors. This slow way has 1 surveys.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Not present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Not present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Not present at time of survey Vegan restaurant (1)
Not present at time of survey Accommodation (1)
Not present at time of survey Accommodation < £50 (1)
Present at time of survey Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (1)
Not present at time of survey Free wifi (1)
Not present at time of survey Public phone (1)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
Not present at time of survey Train station (1)
Not present at time of survey Bench (1)
Not present at time of survey Picnic table (1)
Maybe present Bus stop (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (1)

Challenges

Potential challenges reported on this route. Some challenges are seasonal.

Not present at time of survey Scrambling (1)
Not present at time of survey Wading (1)
Not present at time of survey Swimming (1)
Not present at time of survey Climbing (1)
Not present at time of survey Stepping stones (1)
Not present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
Maybe present Very muddy (1)
Maybe present Very icy (1)
Present at time of survey Likely to flood (1)
Present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Not present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
Not present at time of survey Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Not present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Kissing gates (1)
Maybe present Locked gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Cycle barriers (1)
Not present at time of survey Ladders (1)
Present at time of survey Cattle grids (1)
Not present at time of survey Fords (1)
Present at time of survey Narrow bridges (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry required (1)
Present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Railway crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey River crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
Present at time of survey Horses possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (1)
Not present at time of survey Potential falls (1)
Not present at time of survey Exposed to elements (1)
Not present at time of survey Remote area (1)
Not present at time of survey Mountainous area (1)
Not present at time of survey Military training area (1)
Present at time of survey No visible path (1)
Maybe present Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Not present at time of survey Other hazards (1)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (1)

Measurements

Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.

The narrowest part of the path is 100.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 35.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 30.0% (1)

The steepest camber: no data

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unclear in places (1)

Successfully completed

We asked route surveyors "Have you successfully completed this route with any of the following? If so, would you recommend it to someone with the same requirements?". Here is how they replied.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Recommended by an expert

We asked route surveyors "Are you a trained access professional, officer or expert? If so, is this route suitable for someone travelling with any of the following?" Here is how they replied.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Terrain

We asked route surveyors to estimate how much of the route goes through different kinds of terrain.

65.0% of the route is on roads (1)

20.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

10.0% of the route is paved (1)

10.0% of the route is muddy (1)

30.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

5.0% of the route is through long grass (1)

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3X June 2024 by Stuart Bain
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Start and end points

Ammanford
Grid Ref SN6240812693
Lat / Lon 51.79592° / -3.99664°
Easting / Northing 262,408E / 212,693N
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Llandeilo
Grid Ref SN6289222304
Lat / Lon 51.88240° / -3.99343°
Easting / Northing 262,892E / 222,304N
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reviews

Stuart Bain

19 Jun 2024 Spring
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Well I wasn’t quite as adventurous as Dan and Hannah doing this route in the dark!

Walking from Ammanford to Llandeilo (after taking advantage of the Heart of Wales train line). It was a peaceful enjoyable walk along old sleepy hollows, and quiet lanes.

It was a little more ‘bumpy’ than I expected but it was worth it descending into remote valley bottoms, crossing the brook and climbing back up again!

The nature around the area was breathtaking. During the route I startled a fallow dear, tawny owl and near the end of the walk a fox in the middle of the second longest day of the year. Unfortunately I was too slow to get the phone out and take a photo.

The end is a treat walking from Fairfach over the bridge with the views of the colourful houses on the edge of Llandeilo and the River Towy.

Well worth spending a little time in the town with some nice shops and cafes.

Hannah

15 Mar 2024 Winter
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Walked this in the dark with Dan, and also really enjoyed it, although it's so weird seeing Neil's pictures - I oddly didn't feel I'd missed anything by not having any sight until I saw these! Easy walking on very quiet back roads - I think we were only passed by two or three cars in the whole eight miles. Some nice mulchy holloways so I got alternate sensations of sharp stones and mud massages underfoot - I bet I'd not even noticed if I'd been able to see.
Lots of owls, the toad, and fish hanging silently in a stream that we caught in the beam of our torches. Lovely to walk into Llandeilo, past a spooky derelict house just below the curved bridge - a perfect example of something I've driven past dozens of times without ever seeing. I love walking.

Danravenellison

13 Mar 2024 Winter
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Walked this route entirely at night! Really enjoyed it. Met a toad and some fish, could see lights across the valley and loved the dark. The lanes were very quiet and good for walking.

Llandeilo made a great base, with cafes, craft shops and a tasty bakery that had some good vegan options for me.

I'd 100% walk this one again... maybe in the daylight next time!.

  • Hannah

    Hannah

    15 Mar 2024

    Post the toad picture when you get a chance!

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Neil Summersgill

06 Jan 2024 Winter
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Beautiful walk through rolling countryside. I got the train from Llandeilo to Ammanford and walked back. I created this route using country lanes and green lanes - trying to avoid too many fields which are very boggy currently. All the country lanes were quiet of traffic. I met some estate management chaps down one of the country lanes who were very friendly and chatty and interested in the route. Very simple to navigate and not too wet or muddy considering the recent weather. Very nice view of western Bannau Brechiniog and Carreg Cennen Castle on its rocky outcrop (worth a visit or detour). Llandeilo is a lovely town to visit with its varied painted houses and unique shops and cafes.

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