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Wales on rails: a car-free break in Carmarthenshire
It’s a quintessentially Welsh experience of castles, cockles and cawl when you explore the south-west of the country by train, bus and a new footpath opening this week
TL;DR
- Carmarthenshire in southwest Wales is ideal for a car-free holiday using trains, buses, and new footpaths.
- Key attractions include castles like Llansteffan and Kidwelly, the National Botanic Garden of Wales, and the Tywi Valley Path.
- Traditional Welsh food such as cockles and cawl, along with local produce, are highlighted.
- The region's natural beauty is evident in its estuaries, wetlands, woods, and rolling countryside.
- Public transport options include regular train services and bus routes connecting various towns and attractions.