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View of Llansteffan Coast – Llansteffan Castle Ruins loop from Llansteffan

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View of Llansteffan Coast – Llansteffan Castle Ruins loop from Llansteffan

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View of Llansteffan Coast – Llansteffan Castle Ruins loop from Llansteffan

02:01

7.24km

140m

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: May 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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67 m

The Beach Shop & Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Cute cafe selling lunch, hot drinks, ice cream and scones! They have some seats outside and inside. Parking outside plus toilets and sea view. There’s also an ice cream and chip shop next to it

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1.30 km

Muddy Trail Section

Highlight • Trail

best to avoid the slippy mud...

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5.17 km

Arguably one of the most stunning locations in Wales. Although ruined, the castle retains its power to intimidate – especially when you approach its massive twin-towered gatehouse, built in around 1280 and still looming large.The hilltop can only be approached on foot. A pathway leads up to the headland, where the climb is rewarded with superb views of the estuary and the surrounding countryside.

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5.31 km

Llansteffan Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Ruins of a castle a short walk from Llansteffan beach. Apparently “The castle was built by the Normans after 1100” it is privately owned but under a deed of guardianship. Worth the walk up the hill to it!

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7.19 km

Llansteffan Beach

Highlight • Beach

Llansteffan has been described as one of Wales’ best kept secrets. A sort of Never Never land known only to locals. Once you’ve experienced the magical beauty of a sunset over the castle above the River Tywi, you will wonder why more people haven't experienced this wonderful place for themselves.

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7.24 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.49 km

2.41 km

980 m

216 m

129 m

Surfaces

3.73 km

1.45 km

1.03 km

876 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 29 June

19°C

14°C

82 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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