Birds — Woodcock, Siskin, Chaffinch +59 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodcock, Siskin, Chaffinch +59 more · last seen 2025
Free
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Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Azure Damselfly, Large Red Damselfly, Four-spotted Chaser +211 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Azure Damselfly, Large Red Damselfly, Four-spotted Chaser +211 more · last seen 2025
Free
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Mushroom foraging
Good match
Fungi — Ballerina, Taphrina populina, Choke · last seen 2022; Fungi — Ballerina, Taphrina populina, Choke · last seen 2022
Varies
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Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
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Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Whorled Caraway, Betony, Lesser Butterfly-orchid +1 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Whorled Caraway, Betony, Lesser Butterfly-orchid +1 more · last seen 2025
Follow this circular to the highest point on the Dolaucothi Estate in Carmarthen. Views over the winding Cothi River, Dolaucothi Gold Mines & village of Pumsaint, before returning along an old railway. Glimpse at red squirrel or pine marten in the woods.
Named routeLength 7 kmDuration 03:00-04:00Round tripLocal walking route
A gentle stroll around the grounds of the Dolaucothi mansion on this circular walk, taking in riverside paths and the mansion's main approach. In spring the ground is carpeted with bluebells, while in autumn it's a great place to find fungi.
Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
Miner’s Way trail at DolaucothiWalking route1.6 km▾
On this moderate trail you'll retrace the steps of gold miners through the ages, from the mine entrances used by the Romans to the remains of the processing mill used in the 1930s. See great views & unusual plants en route. Steepish climb & uneven paths.
Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Climb through beautiful Carmarthenshire woodland, where you may be lucky to spot wildlife including badgers & woodpeckers. From the Roman gold mines at Dolaucothi to the Pumsaint stone & walled garden of the former mansion, the trail is rich in history.
Named routeLength 4.8 kmDuration 01:45Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling
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4 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
National Cycle Network National Route 82Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 82National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route2.4 km▾
Named routeRef 82Length 2.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route333 m▾
Named routeRef 82Length 333 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route8.7 km▾
Named routeRef 82Length 8.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
