Dylan Thomas Boathouse – Laugharne Castle loop from Laugharne

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Dylan Thomas Boathouse – Laugharne Castle loop from Laugharne

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Dylan Thomas Boathouse – Laugharne Castle loop from Laugharne

02:14

8.11km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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184 m

Dylan Thomas Boathouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

Poet, writer and broadcaster Dylan Thomas lived at the iconic Boathouse in Laugharne. The Boathouse terrace offers wonderful views of the Taf estuary and the Gower beyond. Prebooking is not …

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6.28 km

Laugharne Castle dates to 1116. It was later rebuild as a Norman stronghold and has seen many revisions since.

Today, the castle is open from April until October, and you can find out more to plan your visit here: cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/laugharne-castle

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8.11 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.57 km

957 m

950 m

655 m

588 m

399 m

Surfaces

2.17 km

2.00 km

1.51 km

1.45 km

918 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 19 October

14°C

7°C

16 %

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Comments

June 28, 2023,Laugharne Castle – Dylan Thomas Boathouse loop from Laugharne

Laugharne/Talacharn and the Taf Estuary walk.
Distance: 9 klm in 3,5 hours.
There is much a Dylan Thomas theme to this walk. The highlight of this walk is visiting the Boathouse where the poet lived and the car garage which was transformed into his workplace. His jacket is still hanging on the chair. All the other items are on his …