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Carmarthen

Wales, United Kingdom · Europe

About Carmarthen

Carmarthen is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Llangain, 39km from Black Mountain Pass (A4069).

Carmarthen is a town located in Wales, United Kingdom. With a population of 15,854, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Carmarthen sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Carmarthen to your route.

About Carmarthen

County Hall (Welsh: Neuadd y Sir Caerfyrddin) is a municipal facility on Castle Hill in Carmarthen, Wales. The building, which is the headquarters of Carmarthenshire County Council, is a Grade II listed building.

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Carmarthen offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Carmarthen located?

Carmarthen is located in Wales, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.8555 latitude, -4.3053 longitude.

What is the population of Carmarthen?

Carmarthen has a population of approximately 15,854 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
15,854
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Wales
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.8555, -4.3053

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Carmarthen

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Pembrey Circuit

Wales's national motorsport centre on the Carmarthenshire coast, a fast former-airfield circuit once used by F1 teams including McLaren and Williams for secret testing.

17 km · about 20 min drive

beach

Rhossili Bay

A sweeping three-mile beach on the Gower Peninsula with dramatic cliff views, Worm's Head promontory, and powerful surf.

32 km · about 35 min drive

beach

Tenby

Charming walled seaside town with pastel-coloured Georgian houses, three sandy beaches and a medieval town wall.

34 km · about 40 min drive

beach

Three Cliffs Bay

Triple limestone peaks guard a sweep of sand where Pennard Pill meanders to the sea on the Gower: repeatedly voted among Britain's best beaches yet reached only on foot past a ruined castle. View from Pennard cliffs is the classic.

34 km · about 40 min drive

famous road

Black Mountain Pass (A4069)

Exhilarating mountain road through the Brecon Beacons, a favourite of motoring programmes and often called the best driving road in Wales.

39 km · about 45 min drive

waterfall

Sgwd yr Eira

Spectacular waterfall in the Brecon Beacons where you can walk behind the curtain of water on a natural rock ledge, a truly unique experience.

51 km · about 60 min drive

beach

Barafundle Bay

Pristine golden-sand beach accessible only on foot through dunes and woodland, regularly voted the best beach in Britain.

53 km · about 60 min drive

mountain pass

Abergwesyn Pass (Devil's Staircase)

Remote 16-mile single-track mountain road from Abergwesyn to Tregaron over the Cambrian Desert, its Devil's Staircase section stacking hairpins at 20%+ gradients. One of the emptiest drives in Britain. No fuel, little signal.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Carmarthen

  • 39 kmBlack Mountain Pass (A4069)Exhilarating mountain road through the Brecon Beacons, a favourite of motoring programmes and often called the best driving road in Wales.
  • 55 kmAbergwesyn Pass (Devil's Staircase)Remote 16-mile single-track mountain road from Abergwesyn to Tregaron over the Cambrian Desert, its Devil's Staircase section stacking hairpins at 20%+ gradients. One of the emptiest drives in Britain. No fuel, little signal.
  • 60 kmPen y FanThe highest peak in southern Britain at 886 metres, the flat-topped summit of the Brecon Beacons offering sweeping views across Wales.
  • 67 kmCwmystwyth Mountain RoadWild, lonely mountain road from Rhayader to Aberystwyth over the Cambrian Mountains, passing the Elan Valley dams and old lead mines of Cwmystwyth. Often called one of Britain's remotest drives.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Carmarthen.

Llangain

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km away

Abernant

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km away

Llangynog

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km away

Llanddarog

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10 km away

Llansteffan

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

11 km awayPop. 424

Pontyberem

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

13 km awayPop. 1,695

Pontyates

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

13 km awayPop. 1,449

Kidwelly

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

13 km awayPop. 2,782

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