Llanelli — Pontarddulais

Llapon one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

13km/8mi

Ascent

182m

Descent

184m

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Llanelli and Pontarddulais.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Llanelli and Pontarddulais.

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Reviews - 1

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (1)

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Surveys

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Description Note
Grade 4: Route includes very rough surfaces including deep ruts, steep loose gravel, unmade paths and deep muddy sections. Wheelchairs may experience traction/wheel spin issues.
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)
Present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Maybe present Vegan restaurant (1)
Not present at time of survey Accommodation (1)
Not present at time of survey Accommodation < £50 (1)
Not present at time of survey Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (1)
Not present at time of survey 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)
Maybe present Very muddy (1)
Present at time of survey Very icy (1)
Maybe present 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)
Not 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Not 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.

Narrowest part of path: no data

The steepest uphill gradient East: no data

The steepest uphill gradient West: no data

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.

Maybe present Small Pug-sized dog (1)
Maybe present Small Labrador-sized dog (1)
Maybe present Large St. Bernard-sized dog (1)
Maybe present Standard pram (1)
Maybe present Off-road rugged pram (1)
Maybe present Standard wheelchair (1)
Maybe present Off-road rugged wheelchair (1)
Maybe present Standard mobility scooter (1)
Maybe present Off-road rugged mobility scooter (1)

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.

Maybe present Small Pug-sized dog (1)
Maybe present Small Labrador-sized dog (1)
Maybe present Large St. Bernard-sized dog (1)
Maybe present Standard pram (1)
Maybe present Off-road rugged pram (1)
Maybe present Standard wheelchair (1)
Maybe present Off-road rugged wheelchair (1)
Maybe present Standard mobility scooter (1)
Maybe present Off-road rugged mobility scooter (1)

Terrain

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

80.0% of the route is on roads (1)

80.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

80.0% of the route is paved (1)

5.0% of the route is muddy (1)

10.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

There is no data on long grass

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4X January 2023 by Nick Blomberg
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Maximum elevation

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Start and end points

Llanelli
Grid Ref SS5062599472
Lat / Lon 51.67411° / -4.16170°
Easting / Northing 250,625E / 199,472N
What3Words backs.pull.gangs
Pontarddulais
Grid Ref SN5889503869
Lat / Lon 51.71576° / -4.04396°
Easting / Northing 258,895E / 203,869N
What3Words reheat.scoots.degrading

Llapon One's land is

Pasture 37.9%
Urban 62.1%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

review

Nick Blomberg

27 Jan 2023 Winter
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I walked this route from Pontarddulais to Llanelli. I'm not familiar with the Pontarddulais section, but this seems like the most sensible route.

From Pontarddulais, the route follows the main road until Hendy. After cutting though a housing estate, you climb two flights of stairs to cross a bridge spanning the M4. There are several narrow kissing gates present from this point onwards. The route crosses a field with a beautiful view of the estuary, passing a small church. At this point you walk along quiet country roads, before crossing another field. Take a left as you enter the field and cross the wooden beams to reach a kissing gate. Another country road will take you to the A4138, which is busy and difficult to cross. The route takes you through Llangennech to avoid a 700m of the main road without a footpath.

Rejoining the A4138 at Trosserch Road, it's a long and unpleasant walk for 3km into Dafen. If you are walking this in the same direction as me, it's better to stay on the south side of the road, instead of using the under pass. The footpath is quite narrow, and there is a constant stream of traffic.

The route improves when you reach Dafen, the park here offers an optional picnic spot. The are several elevation gains at Bryngwyn Road and Penallt Road, and equal elevation losses. After Stebonheath, the route passes near to the town centre before heading to the train station.

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