Section 16 of 19, Heart of Wales Line Trail
Llangadog to Llandeilo
11.5 miles (18.5 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: SN 706 283. Finish: SN 630 222. OS grid.
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Diversion in place on this route. On section 9 (Penybont to Llandrindod Wells), not this one. The details are on its page.
Up and down
About 518 m of climbing and 510 m of descent; highest point 323 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Llangadog.
- Station
- Llangadog, 710 m from the start. Directions SN 699 285
- Bus stop
- Llangadog Common, 580 m from the start. Directions SN 706 277
- Car parks
- Car park, 270 m from the start. Directions SN 708 283Car park, 630 m from the start. Directions SN 700 285Llangadog Station, 720 m from the start. Directions SN 699 285
Getting back
The section finishes at Llandeilo. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Llandeilo, 480 m from the finish. Directions SN 633 226
- Bus stops
- Llandeilo, New Road, 340 m from the finish. Directions SN 627 224Llandeilo Fire Station, 440 m from the finish. Directions SN 626 225Bus stop, 460 m from the finish. Directions SN 631 227
Planning the Heart of Wales Line Trail
- Planning the whole trail: heart-of-wales.co.uk.
- The guidebook the trail recommends: The Heart of Wales Line Trail (Kittiwake).
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 40%, grass 9%; the rest (46%) isn't recorded.
About 40% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 stiles, 1 kissing gate, 7 gates.
Steepest climb: about 122 m in a kilometre (1 in 8), starting 5 miles in.
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