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Newcastle Emlyn and the Teifi Valley
The River Teifi zigzags across the northwest boundary of Carmarthenshire. From the homely village of Cwmann, it
twists south and east for 20 miles to Cenarth and beyond. Its towns and villages are bisected by the county boundary.
Gower & Carmarthen Bay » Theyʼre joined magically by ancient stone bridges which hump-back over the salmon-rich watercourse which has its
source 1,500 feet up in the Cambrian Mountains. Key town Newcastle Emlyn is set in a notable Teifi tangle; it brings
together the misty old of a 13th Century riverbank fortress and the shiny new of elegantly appointed specialist shops,
cafes and pubs.
Among our best...
Tourism Links :
Fireside Picnic gem
Carmarthenshire County Council 'Llwyndafyd' 'Cenarth'
Any jukebox that pairs Bon Jovi with the Llanelli Male "Teifi Trout Association - Beat A -
Carmarthenshire Tourist
Voice Choir must be applauded. So hats off to the upstream limit," says the modest
Association
Llwyndafydd! Their music machine has everything sign high in a tree rising up from
Inspirational Wales from Elvisʼs All Shook Up to Max Boyceʼs Hymns and the Ffynnon Llawddog riverbank.
One Big Garden Arias. Moreover, theyʼve also got a log-wood Itʼs a none-too-cryptic clue as to
fireplace complete with copper kettles and village what natural treasures lie beneath the river as it
South West Wales Tourism soccer mementoes, flavoursome ales from swells, swirls, rushes and takes a breather in front of
Partnership Carmarthenshireʼs family-run Felinfoel Brewery and the 18th Century arched stone bridge. If you do go
Visit Wales the latest essential stats from the Vale of Teifi Darts fishing, incidentally, make sure you know your salmon
League. from your sea trout - youʼre not permitted to land the
Visit Swansea Bay Where - Llwyndafydd Inn, Saron, near Llandysul, former before mid-June.
Visit Pembrokeshire SA44 5DR. 01559 371048. Where - Ffynnon Llawddog picnic site, Cenarth.
01559 395386 www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Ceredigion Tourism
Hamper heaven
'Newcastle Emlyn' Rapids run
The people at Ty Croeso 'Llandysul Paddlers Outdoor Education Centre'
specialise in food hampers that Wetsuit: Check! Buoyancy aid:
linger long in the memory. Just Check! Helmet: Check! Kayak:
ask for Teleri - then whisk her Check! Then letʼs go. A short
creation off to an idyllic riverside mini-bus ride to the northern end
picnic retreat. Teleriʼs double-fronted deli offers “fine of Llandysul, onto the Teifi for
wines, fresh coffee, Welsh and continental cheeses, some expert instruction - and then itʼs time for three-
home-cooked meats, pies and quiches.” At least, quarters of a mile youʼll never forget as the rapids
thatʼs what it says on its beautifully crafted Victorian- shoot you between steep-sided riverbanks and over a
style shopfront. Mind you, even the high street Spar rocky riverbed. "Our visitors want a hint of adventure,”
in chic Newcastle Emlyn has unique hand-painted say the staff. “Theyʼre here for three hours and leave
signage - itʼs that kind of place. with a sense of achievement - and big smiles."
Where - Ty Croeso, Market Square, Newcastle Where - Llandysul Paddlers Outdoor Education
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