South & West Wales - De a Gorllewin Cymru

Dinefwr Park, Llandeilo

The National Trust managed Dinefwr Park, with the ruins of Dinefwr Castle and the church of Llandyfeisant is just outside Llandeilo. Footpaths through the landscaoped park lead to the castle and have good views of the Towy Valley. Parts of Newton House, which dates from 1660, are open to visitors.

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-dinefwrpark

Kidwelly Castle

Developed around its medieval castle which is one of the best preserved in Wales and stands on a steep bank overlooking the river.

Website: www.castlewales.com/kidwelly.html

Millennium Coastal Path

Llanelli's 13 mile coastline has been transformed into the spectacular Millennium Coastal Park, funded with the help of the National Lottery. The creation of the park has been a major landscaping feat, involving the formation of new lakes, gardens and woodlands. At the eastern end it overlooks the river estuary dominated by fenland. It then sweeps around the town and follows the coast, giving panoramic views over sandbanks and tidal waters towards the Gower peninsula. An area of open countryside stretches towards Burry Port Harbour and on to Pembrey Country Park. Linking all these elements is a continuous cycleway and footpath, which runs unbroken throughout the park's entire length.

Website: www.millenniumcoastalpark.com

Gwili Railway

The Gwili Railway is a living reminder of a Great Western Railway branch line set in the breathtaking Carmarthenshire hills. The trip down memory lane starts at Bronwydd Arms Station, and the steam train follows the route, originally taken by the Carmarthen to Aberystwyth line to a delightful halt at Danycoed.

Website: www.gwili-railway.co.uk