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Castell Llansteffan

Photo of Castell Llansteffan, a ruined castle in Carmarthenshire, south west Wales.

Castell Llansteffan

© David Jones / Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

© David Jones / Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Castell Llansteffan

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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Castell Llansteffan is one of nine castles the Albion Guide charts in Carmarthenshire. The site is in the care of Cadw. Laugharne Castle and Kidwelly Castle are among the castles within 6.6 km. The nearest railway station is Ferryside, 1.5 km to the east.

More places to visit near Castell Llansteffan

Photo along the Wales Coast Path, an 870-mile long-distance path running from Chepstow to Queensferry, Wales.Highlight

Wales Coast Path

Long-distance path

Walk the outline of a whole nation — 870 miles of cliff, estuary and beach from Chepstow round to Queensferry.

0.1 km E · spans 16 counties

Photo of Llansteffan Beach, a beach in Carmarthenshire, south west Wales.Highlight

Llansteffan Beach

Beach near Llansteffan

Sandy estuary beach below Llansteffan's ruined clifftop castle on the Tywi.

0.6 km NE

Photo of Ferryside Beach, a beach in Carmarthenshire, south west Wales.Highlight

Ferryside Beach

Beach near Ferryside

Foreshore beach on the Tywi estuary facing Llansteffan castle, good for cockling and views.

1.5 km E

Photo of Laugharne, a village in Carmarthenshire, south west Wales.Highlight

Laugharne

Village

Estuary township on the Taf, home to Dylan Thomas's Boathouse and a ruined medieval castle.

5 km W · Carmarthenshire

Photo of Kidwelly Castle, a ruined castle in Carmarthenshire, south west Wales.Highlight

Kidwelly Castle

Castle near Kidwelly

Well-preserved Norman castle above the Gwendraeth.

6.6 km SE

Photo of Pendine Sands, a beach near Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, south west Wales.Highlight

Pendine Sands

Beach near Laugharne

Seven-mile sweep of firm sand on Carmarthen Bay, famous for early land-speed record attempts.

8.7 km W