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Talley AbbeyAbaty Talyllychau

Open to visitorsa Cadw site, free to enter — check opening times before you go

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Talley Abbey is one of two abbeys the Albion Guide charts in Carmarthenshire. It is looked after by Cadw. Its Welsh name is Abaty Talyllychau. Llangadog Station is 7.9 km away to the south-east.

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