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Llanelli Beach

(Loughor Estuary Beach)

Carmarthenshire, Wales


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Llanelli Beach, situated in Wales, is a popular town beach that offers a range of activities and attractions for visitors.

Llanelli Beach is a sandy beach with groynes, located in the Loughor estuary and close to Llanelli docks. The beach is part of the Millennium Coastal Park, a 13-mile long pedestrian walkway and cycle track that offers stunning views of the coastline.

The beach is close to a number of amenities, including a water park, Discovery Centre, and boating lake. Visitors can also find a café and kiosk near the beach. The Millennium Quay Car Park on Traeth Ffordd provides parking facilities, and from there, it is a short walk to the promenade and the beach.

Llanelli Beach offers a range of activities for visitors, including walking along the shore, cycling along the Millennium Coastal Path, and engaging in water sports at North Dock, a recreational area located just east of the beach. The beach is also a great spot for dog owners, as it is dog-friendly all year round.

Visitors to the area should be aware of the potential dangers of quicksands and fast-incoming tides, and should take note of warning notices and tidal tables.

Llanelli is home to a number of attractions, including the Parc y Scarlets stadium, the Millennium Coastal Park, and the Llanelli Wetland Centre.

Llanelli Beach is adjacent to the Wales Coast Path.

Estuary Sand

Weather and tides for Saturday 19 July

Today
Chance of rain 42%
Max temp. 21°C
(feels like 20°C)
Wind 7mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 84%
Min temp. 17°C
(feels like 14°C)
Wind 16mph

The tide at Llanelli Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 7:44 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 1:22 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   17.4°C  

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  • Facilities

    Food available Toilets
  • Popular Activities

    Boating Sailing Sunbathing Walking Wind surfing
  • Parking

    Parking available next to the beach.

  • Dogs

    Dogs are allowed.

  • Lifeguard

    No lifeguard cover at this beach

  • Water Quality

    Water quality not measured here

    Water quality not measured here

Recommended holiday cottages near Llanelli Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Millennium Coastal Park (0.4 miles)
The Escape Game Llanelli (0.9 miles)
Llanelly House (0.9 miles)
Odeon Cinema (1 miles)
The Ffwrnes (1 miles)
Parc Howard Museum and Art Gallery (1.3 miles)
Stradey Castle (1.3 miles)
Parc Y Scarlets (2 miles)
WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre (2.4 miles)
Ashburnham Golf Club (3.8 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Seaside, Llanelli

Location type: Town

OS Grid: SS496993

Country: Wales

Local Authority: Carmarthenshire

Parish: Llanelli

Nearest postcode: SA15 2LG

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