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Pontarllechau

Settlement in Carmarthenshire

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Pontarllechau

Entrance to Pen Arthur Forest
Entrance to Pen Arthur Forest Credit: Alan Hughes

Pontarllechau is a small rural village located in the county of Carmarthenshire, Wales. Situated in the southwest region of the country, it lies on the western bank of the River Towy, approximately 8 miles north of the town of Carmarthen.

The village is characterized by its picturesque setting, surrounded by rolling hills and lush green countryside. The landscape is predominantly agricultural, with fields and farmland dominating the scenery. The River Towy, which flows through the village, adds to the natural beauty of the area.

Pontarllechau is a quiet and close-knit community, with a population of around 200 residents. It offers a peaceful and tranquil environment, ideal for those seeking a rural lifestyle. The village is primarily residential, with a mix of traditional Welsh cottages and more modern housing developments.

Despite its small size, Pontarllechau is well-connected to nearby towns and cities. The A40 road runs close to the village, providing easy access to Carmarthen and the wider road network. The village also benefits from a regular bus service, linking it to surrounding areas.

While there are no major amenities within Pontarllechau itself, residents can find a range of facilities and services in nearby towns. Carmarthen offers a variety of shops, supermarkets, schools, and healthcare facilities, as well as recreational and leisure activities.

Overall, Pontarllechau offers a peaceful and scenic place to live, surrounded by natural beauty and a strong sense of community.

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Pontarllechau Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.899798/-3.8617945 or Grid Reference SN7224. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Entrance to Pen Arthur Forest
Entrance to Pen Arthur Forest
Woodland near Coed Shôn
Woodland near Coed Shôn
Waterfall on Afon Sawdde This is the river Sawdde flowing north towards Llangadog. At this point there are roads either side of it: a minor one on the left bank; and the A4069 to Brynaman on the right. The whole length of the riverbank here is composed of upended strata of rock. You can drive past thousands of years of geology without even realising it.
Waterfall on Afon Sawdde
This is the river Sawdde flowing north towards Llangadog. At this point there are roads either side of it: a minor one on the left bank; and the A4069 to Brynaman on the right. The whole length of the riverbank here is composed of upended strata of rock. You can drive past thousands of years of geology without even realising it.
Sediment ripples in roadside quarry At the side of the minor road by the river Sawdde there is a small quarry (or large alcove). As with the riverbank, it is composed of upended strata. Here though the thick clumsy layers are replaced with thinner, more delicate strata. On the vertical face you can see ripples in the sediment that once lay flat, presumably caused by wind or water.
Sediment ripples in roadside quarry
At the side of the minor road by the river Sawdde there is a small quarry (or large alcove). As with the riverbank, it is composed of upended strata. Here though the thick clumsy layers are replaced with thinner, more delicate strata. On the vertical face you can see ripples in the sediment that once lay flat, presumably caused by wind or water.
Entrance to Coed Pen Arthur The Forestry Commission sign for this entrance gives the name Coed Pen Arthur, but their web site also list this point as Coed Shon. There is a picnic table and a circular drive with no well defined car parking spaces. Deeper in the Pen Arthur forest there is apparently a woodland sauna ! See this link: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.forestry.gov.uk/website/recreation.nsf/LUWebDocsByKey/WalesCarmarthenshireTowyValleyForestsPenArthur" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.forestry.gov.uk/website/recreation.nsf/LUWebDocsByKey/WalesCarmarthenshireTowyValleyForestsPenArthur">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Entrance to Coed Pen Arthur
The Forestry Commission sign for this entrance gives the name Coed Pen Arthur, but their web site also list this point as Coed Shon. There is a picnic table and a circular drive with no well defined car parking spaces. Deeper in the Pen Arthur forest there is apparently a woodland sauna ! See this link: LinkExternal link
Green lane Green lane marked as "Other Public Access" near to Careg-foel-gam.
Green lane
Green lane marked as "Other Public Access" near to Careg-foel-gam.
Cwmcoy Remote hill-farm overlooking the valley of the Afon Meilwch and the distant Black Mountain.
Cwmcoy
Remote hill-farm overlooking the valley of the Afon Meilwch and the distant Black Mountain.
Road to Cwmcoy Sheep pasture through which the farm road passes. A beautiful footpath for a walk.
Road to Cwmcoy
Sheep pasture through which the farm road passes. A beautiful footpath for a walk.
Coed Pen-Arthur Forest track near to the northern margin of this large Forestry Commission woodland.
Coed Pen-Arthur
Forest track near to the northern margin of this large Forestry Commission woodland.
Ruin Ruined cottage in pasture near to the edge of Coed Pen-Arthur.
Ruin
Ruined cottage in pasture near to the edge of Coed Pen-Arthur.
Track to Llwyn-y-neuadd This track is indicated as being on the edge of the forest, but since the trees have been clear-felled it is wide open and affords superb views of the Afon Meilwch valley.
Track to Llwyn-y-neuadd
This track is indicated as being on the edge of the forest, but since the trees have been clear-felled it is wide open and affords superb views of the Afon Meilwch valley.
Caeaubychain Mawr A farm with extensive outbuildings (and kennels from the sound) on the southern flank of the broad Towy valley. The field has yielded a silage crop in the days before the picture was taken, hence the bleached grass.
Caeaubychain Mawr
A farm with extensive outbuildings (and kennels from the sound) on the southern flank of the broad Towy valley. The field has yielded a silage crop in the days before the picture was taken, hence the bleached grass.
Track to Beili Home Farm Track to the farm and footpath leading to Coed Pen Arthur in the right distance.
Track to Beili Home Farm
Track to the farm and footpath leading to Coed Pen Arthur in the right distance.
Traffic jam, Pant y grafog When you erect scaffolding across the road, the courier has to walk to his destination, as there is no viable alternative route. The Royal Mail was also stuck, the red van is just visible on the other side of the blockage.
Traffic jam, Pant y grafog
When you erect scaffolding across the road, the courier has to walk to his destination, as there is no viable alternative route. The Royal Mail was also stuck, the red van is just visible on the other side of the blockage.
Pont Newydd Junction of the A4069 with two unclassified roads making a staggered crossroads over the Afon Sawdde which is in a deep gorge under the bridge.
Pont Newydd
Junction of the A4069 with two unclassified roads making a staggered crossroads over the Afon Sawdde which is in a deep gorge under the bridge.
All Saints church An imposing building in the local Old Red Sandstone which replaces the old church which is visible to the right adjacent to the shared burial ground.
All Saints church
An imposing building in the local Old Red Sandstone which replaces the old church which is visible to the right adjacent to the shared burial ground.
Railway wagon shed Testament to the huge amount of redundant rolling stock after the Beeching-era closures of rural railways, this is still a remarkable find at an altitude of 270 metres at the end of a very steep and narrow road. The roof has been renewed neatly in corrugated iron.
Railway wagon shed
Testament to the huge amount of redundant rolling stock after the Beeching-era closures of rural railways, this is still a remarkable find at an altitude of 270 metres at the end of a very steep and narrow road. The roof has been renewed neatly in corrugated iron.
Road to Cwmcoy Near to the end of the steep track to this isolated farm.
Road to Cwmcoy
Near to the end of the steep track to this isolated farm.
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Pontarllechau is located at Grid Ref: SN7224 (Lat: 51.899798, Lng: -3.8617945)

Unitary Authority: Carmarthenshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

Also known as: Pont-ar-llechau

What 3 Words

///perfume.lengthen.offerings. Near Llanddeusant, Carmarthenshire

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