Halfway

Settlement in Carmarthenshire

Wales

Halfway

Halfway is a small village located in the county of Carmarthenshire, Wales. Situated halfway between the towns of Llanelli and Carmarthen, it lies on the A484 road, making it easily accessible to both locals and visitors alike.

The village is nestled within a picturesque rural setting, surrounded by lush green farmland and rolling hills, offering stunning views of the Welsh countryside. It benefits from its close proximity to the Carmarthenshire coast, with popular beach destinations such as Pembrey Sands and Cefn Sidan just a short drive away.

Despite its small size, Halfway boasts a strong sense of community and a range of amenities to cater to its residents. These include a local primary school, a village hall, a post office, and a convenience store, providing essential services for the village's population. There is also a traditional pub, where locals and visitors can gather for a drink or a meal, fostering a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

For those seeking outdoor recreational activities, Halfway offers plenty of opportunities. The nearby Pembrey Country Park provides extensive woodland and coastal trails for walking and cycling, as well as a ski slope, golf course, and horse riding facilities. The village is also a popular destination for birdwatchers, with its diverse range of habitats attracting a variety of species throughout the year.

In summary, Halfway, Carmarthenshire is a charming village that offers a peaceful rural lifestyle, beautiful scenery, and a strong sense of community. It is an ideal location for those looking to enjoy the tranquility of the Welsh countryside while being within reach of essential amenities and nearby coastal attractions.

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Halfway Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.683805/-4.13435 or Grid Reference SN5200. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Millennium Wetlands & Trostre Works

The newly-created waterfowl sanctuary contrasts with South Wales' traditional industry.

Stephen McKay

New development Llanelli

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

Dara Jasumani

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

Pointless kissing gate

There were three identical kissing kates is sequence along the main path here. today, they seem utterly pointless, but there was some evidence of some form of boundary there at one time. Years ago, I'm told that this area was known as Rocky Path - but these days the path is paved and a recognised cycle route.

Hywel Williams

Footbridge over the West Wales railway line

With a children's park and several public footpaths converging nearby, you get the impression they REALLY don't want people trespassing on the railway line around here.

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

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

Park near Bigyn School

Superb views over Llanelli. My mother was a pupil at the old Victorian Bigyn school in the late 40's early 50's and remembers the landscape below being very different. Everywhere you looked there were industrial chimney stacks to remind you of what an industrial town looked like. Times change.

Deborah Tilley

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

Down Prendergast Street

Running parallel with Bigyn Hill. Numbers 8 to 14 visible on the left. Stradey Woods visible in the far distance. The name Prendergast is Flemish in origin and is believed to come from the 'lost' Norman/Flemish village of Brontegeest. It came to Britain with a follower of Duke William after the conquest who was given lands near Haverfordwest.

Deborah Tilley

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

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