Regional Info
Geography
Pembrokeshire encompasses 250 miles of coastline. The coastal path with its famous walks takes you to stunning calm, sedated sandy beaches and coves. The county inland also boasts areas of wooded valleys, rivers, and rich agricultural land.
Carmarthenshire, is known as the Garden of Wales. In the north and central areas there are gentle green hills and valleys, with beautiful walks along the footpaths, while the southern part encompasses a coastline of cliffs and sands: the Cefn Sands, the Laugharne Sands, and the Pendine Sands, of Carmarthen Bay. It has two river valleys, the Teifi and the Tywi, providing wooded gorges.
Ceredigion also has spectacular walks along the Coastal Path and it is possible to see glimpses of dolphins, seals, porpoise and marine birds; then there is the lush green river valleys of the Tywi,Teifi,Aeron,Ystwyth and Rheidol; onto the heathered uplands and forests of the, Cambrian Mountains, where red kites and buzzards soar majestically above – the panoply of walking opportunities on offer is hard to better.
Cities and Towns
Swansea including Gower Peninsula (The UK’s first ever Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty); St Davids renowned as Britain’s smallest city, at the heart of which stands the historic cathedral, is the most Westerly point. Carmarthen is Wales’s oldest town with a history extending back over two thousand years.
Aberystwyth is the main town and holiday resort of Cardigan Bay situated in the county of Ceredigion (formally Cardiganshire) midway between North and South Wales its central location and the healthy combination of sea and mountainous air make it an ideal base for exploring the whole of Wales
Brecon is a historic Cathedral and market town.
Communications
The region is well served by road from the London area via the M4. 3 ½ hours to Carmarthen and 4 hours Pembrokeshire. Ferry services to Ireland from Fishguard; Pembroke and Swansea.
International Airport at Cardiff.
Trains are available from Swansea, Cardiff & Milford Haven to London (Paddington).
Properties
Traditional welsh stone and slate cottages and farmhouses with or without land suitable for Holiday cottages; B & Bs or residential, with prices from £200,000, depending on size/location. Detached Bungalows with sea/country views from £190,000; Smallholdings with Acreage, from £300,000; Barn Conversions with planning permission from £135,000.
Economy
Traditionally based on agriculture and tourism.
Schools
Good selection of State and Independent Schools.
Leisure
Good safe beaches; surfing; walking; trekking; sea, coarse & game fishing; Golf courses; bird watching; quaint pubs & restaurants.
Links
www.visitcarmarthenshire.co.uk
www.dylanthomasboathouse.com
www.onebiggergarden.com
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
www.cadw.wales.gov.uk
www.parcgarnantgolf.co.uk
www.carmathengolfclub.com
www.inspirationalwales.com
www.breconbeacons.org
www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk
www.ceredigion.gov.uk
www.visitwales.com
www.welsh-cottages.co.uk
www.carmarthenshirefarms.com
www.gardenofwales.org.uk
www.visitpembrokeshire.com
www.pembrokeshirevillages.com
www.coastalcottages.co.uk
www.discoverwales.co.uk
