Perfect for dog walkers

There are some fantastic locations and landscapes for you and your dog to explore.

Vew of the Dolaucothi countryside
Dolaucothi Gold Mines   Carmarthenshire

Estate trail at Dolaucothi

Take in spectacular views and catch a glimpse of a red squirrel or pine marten on this trail to the highest spot on the Dolaucothi estate.

Begin your ascent
A wooden bridge that taes you over the Cothi River
Dolaucothi Gold Mines   Carmarthenshire

Dolaucothi parkland walk

A gentle one-mile stroll around the grounds of the Dolaucothi mansion, taking in a riverside walk and the main approach.

Take a walk around the estate
Dolaucothi mine yard through the trees
Dolaucothi Gold Mines   Carmarthenshire

Miner’s Way trail at Dolaucothi

Retrace the steps of gold miners through the ages, from the mine entrances used by the Romans to the remains of the crushing mill used in the 1930s at Dolaucothi Gold Mines.

Step back in time
Family walk the woodland path at Dolaucothi
Dolaucothi Gold Mines   Carmarthenshire

Dolaucothi woodland trail

A wonderful trail for those looking for a moderately difficult walk in a beautiful woodland with opportunities to spot some elusive wildlife.

Catch a glimpse of hard-to-spot wildlife
A female fallow deer at Dinefwr
Dinefwr   Carmarthenshire

Dinefwr Park wildlife walk, Carmarthenshire

This parkland walk takes in some of the estate’s great wildlife-spotting places, as well as a fascinating medieval castle and 17th-century mansion.

Take a walk through historic parkland
Flowers in meadow
Dinefwr   Carmarthenshire

Cwmdu wildflower meadows walk

A glorious walk through flower rich meadows. In midsummer you'll see orchids, ox-eye daisies, bright-eyes and yellow rattle. The abundance of these flowers means the meadows are alive with insects too. Look out particularly for the pretty ringlet butterfly which flourishes here.

See the walk
Secluded beach on the Carmarthenshire coast
Colby Woodland Garden   Pembrokeshire

Ragwen Point walk, Carmarthenshire

Enjoy stunning views across Carmarthen Bay, wildflowers and local history on this cliff-top walk to a secluded bay.

Stroll along the pebble beach
The Dolaucothi Arms
Dolaucothi Gold Mines   Carmarthenshire

The Dolaucothi Arms BnB

Our friendly local is ready to welcome you to Dolaucothi

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Dolaucothi Caravan site, Carmarthenshire
Dolaucothi Gold Mines   Carmarthenshire

Dolaucothi Estate caravan site

Why not extend your trip to Carmarthenshire and stay at the idyllic Dolaucothi Estate caravan site? Did you know it's a great place to try out some stargazing?

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