Photo slideshow from Cilgerran castle on the banks of the River Teifi
Photo slideshow from Cilgerran castle on the banks of the River Teifi -
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New walking trail opens alongside River Teifi in Newcastle Emlyn
Locals and holidaymakers can enjoy stunning views of the Teifi Valley with the opening of a new trail. More than 600m of rough path next to the Teifi River in Newcastle Emlyn is being transformed by the council thanks to a £65,800 grant from the Rights of Way Improvement Plan Funding Programme. The new all weather surfaced path will give greater accessibility for all. The beginning of the trail includes a walled entrance; there will be interpretation panels along the path and new seating so that walkers can enjoy the spectacular views of the Teifi Valley. New leaflets are being produced and the Castle Street Picnic area will also benefit with improved access and new benches. The scheme is being delivered by Carmarthenshire County Council and managed by Natural Resources Wales. County executive board member for regeneration and leisure Cllr Meryl Gravell said: “We are delighted that we have been able to secure funding to carry out this project which will improve accessibility to the p...
River Teifi walk plans are approved
Proposals to improve the riverside walk along the Afon Teifi in Newcastle Emlyn have been approved by Carmarthenshire planners. The local authority submitted the application for full planning permission for improvements to the riverside walk include hard surfacing, boardwalks and new sections of footpath to improve the accessibility of the riverside area. The plans also include provision of seating, benches, picnic areas, litter bins, an outdoor classroom, interpretation boards, timber steps and fencing, together with landscaping on land adjacent to the southern bank of the river between Old Graig Street and the rear of the Emlyn Arms Hotel. A report to this week’s meeting of the planning committee said that Arup have been commissioned by the authority to prepare proposals for environmental enhancements to four towns/villages in Carmarthenshire. The proposals will form the basis of an application for grant funding under the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) progr...