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River Towy

River Towy. © www.fishing-in-kite-country.co.uk

Fairy tale fortresses perch high on cliffs, fallow deer flit through ancient woodlands, all the romance of Wales is here.

Carmarthen, the land of Arthurian legend and pastoral beauty, is an appropriate setting for this bountiful waterway. The River Towy (Afon Tywi) flows from the Cambrian mountains in a south westerly direction, through Llandovery and Llandeilo to an estuary below the county town of Carmarthen. Verdant riverbanks, spectacular waterfalls, wild salmon and birdsong create an aura of timelessness around the 60 mile waterway, which is enhanced by the sight of local fishermen out on traditional coracles (small boats originally covered with animal skins).