Kidwelly — Burry Port

Kidbur two
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By Stuart Bain on 31 Oct 2024

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Description

Primarily following National Cycle Network Path 4. the route is flat on tarmac/compact surfaces and either off road on on quiet country lanes

Primarily following National Cycle Network Path 4. the route is flat on tarmac/compact surfaces and either off road on on quiet country lanes

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Grade 2: Mostly smooth and compacted surfaces, but there may be some loose gravel, muddy patches or cobbles.
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.

Maybe present Public toilet (1)
Maybe present 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)
Maybe present Accommodation (1)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (1)
Not present at time of survey Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (1)
Maybe present Free wifi (1)
Maybe present Public phone (1)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
Not present at time of survey Train station (1)
Present at time of survey Bench (1)
Present at time of survey Picnic table (1)
Present at time of survey 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)
Not present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Maybe present Very icy (1)
Not present at time of survey Likely to flood (1)
Not 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)
Not present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Present at time of survey Gates (1)
Present at time of survey Kissing gates (1)
Not present at time of survey 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)
Not present at time of survey Cattle grids (1)
Not present at time of survey Fords (1)
Not present at time of survey Narrow bridges (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry required (1)
Not 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)
Not 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)
Not present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
Not 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)
Not present at time of survey No visible path (1)
Not present at time of survey 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)
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 200.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 5.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 2.0% (1)

The steepest camber: no data

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Clear (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

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50.0% of the route is on roads (1)

25.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

100.0% of the route is paved (1)

There is no data on muddiness

There is no data on rough ground

There is no data on long grass

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2X October 2024 by Stuart Bain
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Start and end points

Kidwelly
Grid Ref SN4069506936
Lat / Lon 51.73843° / -4.30860°
Easting / Northing 240,695E / 206,936N
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Burry Port
Grid Ref SN4461500778
Lat / Lon 51.68421° / -4.24913°
Easting / Northing 244,615E / 200,778N
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review

Stuart Bain

31 Oct 2024 Autumn
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Reviewed on 3rd October 2024: Burry Port to Kidwelly.

I left my van in Kidwelly and jumped on the train to Burry Port for this route. I had planned an alternative route due to poor reviews on Kidbur1 and my local knowledge of the cycle network off road path.

The weather was gorgeous so I spent a bit of time looking at West Dock (Photo 1) before heading off road along the tarmac cycle route past Pembrey. If you're on a bike or have more time, I would recommend a diversion into Pembrey Country Park that is signposted along the route.

As the off road cycle route finishes there is a short section of country lane zig zagging through the country with far reaching views before it joins the route of Kidbur2 through Pinged and then onto the main road. Although not my favourite section it is save walking on the pavement into Kidwelly. St Mary's Church in the centre of Kidwelly is well worth a visit as is a small diversion past the finishing point to see the castle before coming back on yourself.

Photo 1 - West Dock
Photo 2 - Sharing's Caring along the off road National Cycle Network Route 4
Photo 3 - Tranquility farm - it was!
Photo 4 - Tree alongside the A484 coming into Kidwelly
Photo 5 - The Gwendraeth Fawr just outside Kidwelly
Photo 6 - St Mary's Chruch
Photo 7 & 8 - Kidwelly Castle.

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Descent

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