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The Heart of Wales Railway Line is part of the main rail network.
Travellers will be impressed by the rugged beauty, tranquil villages
and picturesque Victorian spa towns along the 121 miles between
Swansea and Shrewsbury. There are many wayside stations and halts
where you can get off and explore the villages, quiet valleys,
forests and hills. Train enquiries and ticket sales line - Tel:
01597 822053. Llandovery Station serves this pretty market town,
situated amongst the undulating fertile meadows of the Tywi Valley.
www.howlta.org.uk.
Cwmerchon Nature Park,
Cwmerchon, Llanwrda, SA19 8BA. Tel: 01550 777897. Nature park
with 5 miles woodland walks, ponds, arboretum. About 6 miles
west of Llandovery.
Dolaucothi Gold Mines, Pumsaint, Llanwrda, Carmarthenshire, SA19
8US. Tel: 01558 650177. Gold mines in use from Roman times to
the 20th century. Unique Roman gold mine set amid wooded hillsides.
Guided tours of the underground workings and exhibition on gold.
Opportunities to experience the frustration of gold panning.
National Trust. Charges apply. www.nationaltrust.org.uk. About
8 miles west of Llandovery.
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