Cwmcarnhywel

Settlement in Carmarthenshire

Wales

Cwmcarnhywel

Cwmcarnhywel is a small village located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. Situated in the beautiful Welsh countryside, the village is known for its picturesque surroundings and peaceful atmosphere. The name Cwmcarnhywel translates to "the valley of Carnhywel," referencing the nearby Carnhywel stream that flows through the area.

The village is home to a tight-knit community of residents who take pride in their rural surroundings. The landscape around Cwmcarnhywel is characterized by rolling hills, lush green fields, and dense forests, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

Cwmcarnhywel is also known for its rich history, with several historic landmarks and archaeological sites scattered throughout the area. The village has a strong sense of tradition and heritage, which is reflected in its local customs, festivals, and events.

Overall, Cwmcarnhywel offers a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life, providing visitors with a peaceful and rejuvenating escape in the heart of the Welsh countryside.

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Cwmcarnhywel Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.682577/-4.122719 or Grid Reference SN5300. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The National Wetlands Centre Wales

Located on the Ramsar site of the Burry Inlet, WWT's innovative centre at Llanelli is at the frontend of wetland conservation in Wales. Its newest feature is the Millennium Wetland complex, home to wildlife as diverse as dragonfly and Little Egret.

Nigel Homer

New development Llanelli

It's always nice to see new developments with character. This one is in Llanelli.

Dara Jasumani

Bynea Bridge

On Bynea Station on the Heart of Wales line

Ronald John Saunders

National Wetlands Centre

Known as Penclacwydd

Ronald John Saunders

Pen-Y-Fan, Llanelli

The area of Pen-Y-Fan used to be a large estate of council houses, however most of the houses are today owned by their occupiers.

Hywel Williams

Llandilo Junction

This is the junction where the Heart of Wales line departs from the West Wales Line. It's obvious from the rust on the left line that this railway is predominantly run as a single track line. Some goods traffic also travels along this line, branching off just south of Pontardulais. In the distance, just after the junction, some strange arches have recently been constructed. This turned out to be a prefabricated tunnel, which presumably was lifted over the line when it wasn't being used! SS5398 : New tunnel at Llandilo Junction The spelling of the junction's name is probably a throwback from when welsh spellings were approximated to English; it should probably be Llandeilo junction, but Llandilo is the spelling in not only ancient and modern maps but also in railway documentation.

Hywel Williams

Ballast spreader at Llandilo Junction

A ballast spreader parked at Llandilo Junction. In the distance, Trostre steel works can be observed.

Hywel Williams

New tunnel at Llandilo Junction

Construction of a prefabricated bridge/tunnel for a new road bypass. A ramp can now be seen on both sides of the arches where the road will eventually traverse the railway. This is Llandilo junction (misspelling is intentional as that's its name), the actual start of the Heart of Wales line.

Hywel Williams

Maes ar Ddafen sub station

Ronald John Saunders

New stadium, under construction

Currently being built, this is the construction site for the new rugby stadium in the Trostre area of Llanelli. Soon to be the new home for the Llanelli Scarlets.

Hywel Williams

Parc y Scarlets

This is the brand new stadium, Parc Y Scarlets, the new home for The Scarlets rugby team and Llanelli's Rugby Football Team. Taken only 4 days before the first match is to be played there against Cardiff RFC. Unlike most modern new stadiums, the management resisted corporate sponsorship in naming the stadium, electing to name the stadium after Llanelli RFC's nickname. The Scarlets and Llanelli Rugby Football Club are now 2 distinct teams, though they both bear the same historic root.

Hywel Williams

New development at Parc Trostre

M+S - one of many big names that have followed the national trend of vacating the town centres without a backward glance. Parc Trostre is the new Llanelli. Luckily the 'old' Llanelli seems to be holding strong, but has definitely acquired a slightly different feel since the exodus took hold.

Deborah Tilley

Station and Bridge, Bynea

Ruth Sharville

Road junction in Station Road, Bynea

Ruth Sharville

Heron's Wing Hide

The approach to Heron's Wing Hide. One of a number of bird watching hides at the National Wetlands Centre Wales.

Peter Shaw

Old works access road

This road, now a dead end used to be the main access road to the nearby Corus (then British Steel) works. Road access is now provided from a nearby roundabout where the new road joins this one just south of the recent bypass road that interrupted the original route. A foot bridge under the bypass still provides pedestrian access to the factory via this route.

Hywel Williams