Pembrey Country Park and Beach

Updated: June 20, 2025
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Location:
Llanelli
Postcode:
SA16 0EJ
Parking:

There are several large pay and display (or pay on entry) car parks located within Pembrey Country Park in Carmarthenshire, providing access to the beach, forest trails, and all the main attractions. Parking charges apply (check Carmarthenshire County Council website for current rates). The car parks can get very busy, especially during summer holidays and on sunny weekends, for this major Carmarthenshire attraction.

Distance:
8.60 miles
Time:
3.00 hours
Difficulty:
Moderate
Terrain:

The terrain in Pembrey Country Park, Carmarthenshire, is varied. Main paths through the forest and near the visitor centre are often well-surfaced (tarmac or compacted gravel) and accessible for pushchairs and wheelchairs. Forest trails can be sandy or earth and uneven. Cefn Sidan beach is a vast expanse of firm sand, especially at low tide. The park is generally flat with some gentle undulations in the dunes. This Carmarthenshire park offers diverse surfaces.

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Explore Pembrey Country Park in Carmarthenshire, South Wales, a unique and extensive park offering a remarkable combination of vast sandy beach, pine forest, and a wide array of recreational activities. Set over 500 acres, this popular Carmarthenshire park provides a fantastic day out for families, walkers, cyclists, and nature lovers. Pembrey Country Park is located next to the 8-mile long, award-winning Cefn Sidan beach, offering an unparalleled mix of woodland and coastal scenery in Carmarthenshire.

An extensive network of well-maintained paths and waymarked trails crisscrosses Pembrey Country Park, leading visitors through the large pine forest, across dunes, and onto the magnificent Cefn Sidan beach. Key features include a visitor centre, cafe, a dry ski slope, toboggan ride, miniature railway, adventure playgrounds, and numerous picnic and barbecue spots. The park is a haven for wildlife, with different habitats supporting a range of flora and fauna. This Carmarthenshire park is a premier visitor attraction in South Wales.

 

  • Discover Pembrey Country Park in Carmarthenshire, with its unique mix of pine forest and sandy beach.
  • Walk or cycle along miles of paths through forest, dunes, and on the 8-mile long Cefn Sidan beach.
  • Enjoy numerous attractions including a dry ski slope, toboggan, and miniature railway.
  • A popular Carmarthenshire park for families, offering a full day of activities and nature exploration.


Walks in Pembrey Country Park can be of any length, from short 1-2 mile accessible loops through the forest near the visitor centre, to much longer 7-10 mile routes exploring the full extent of the forest and the vast Cefn Sidan beach. This Carmarthenshire park has endless walking potential.

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