Access to walking and cycling (Active Travel)

We have a statutory duty under The Active Travel (Wales) Act 2013 to develop, improve, and promote routes for walking and cycling for everyday short journeys, like going to work, school, shopping etc.

If it’s not far, leave the car, and cycle or walk instead. It’s the healthier option for you and the environment. Save money on fuel, running costs and parking and reduce congestion and air pollution.

We are currently seeking your views on Carmarthen Active Travel plan. Please visit the page below for more information and to have your say.

Active Travel schemes 22-23

The active travel schemes have been designed to help connect local residents with key trip attractors. We aim to encourage higher levels of active travel for day-to-day journeys.

Active Travel schemes 22-23

Record number of journeys

We have recorded 3,284,808 Active Travel journeys since 2017. This equates to 9,854,424 km - 245.8 times around the world! We have seen a 140% increase in AT journeys in 2020!

How do we commute?

77% of people in Carmarthenshire commute by car, 0.78% commute by bike and 9.5% commute by foot. Our aim is to see an increase in the number of commutes by bike and foot.

Tywi Valley Path

An exciting project to create a 16 mile traffic free path in the stunning Tywi Valley.

Development and Investment

Walk to school

Our Walk to School programme encourages you to walk, cycle or scoot to and from school with your children. Download record sheets to keep track of how well you're doing!

Education & Schools

Public rights of way

Enter your postcode or part of an address to find out what footpaths and byways are near you to make it easier to commute to work or go to the shops.

Public Rights of Way

Cycling routes in Carmarthenshire

Visit Discover Carmarthenshire to explore some of the fantastic cycling routes in the county - road, family friendly, mountain biking and more.

Discover Carmarthenshire

Find a cycle route

Take a look on the Sustrans website for official cycle routes in Carmarthenshire.

Sustrans

Cycle parking and shelters at schools

Did you know that we have provided cycle parking and shelters at schools from the funds of Safe Routes in Communities.

Existing route maps

These maps do not show all possible walking and cycling routes, however the routes shown have undergone an audit which shows that they meet the standards set out in Welsh Government guidance.

Integrated Network Map

These maps show our 15-year vision to improve cycling and walking routes across the county.

Active travel reports

In accordance with the duties under sections 7 (3) and 10 (2) of the Active Travel (Wales) Act 2013 we have published the following reports.

Council services

Business

Council & Democracy

Access to walking and cycling (Active Travel)

Active Travel schemes 22-23

Record number of journeys

How do we commute?

Tywi Valley Path

Walk to school

Public rights of way

Cycling routes in Carmarthenshire

Find a cycle route

Cycle parking and shelters at schools

Existing route maps

Integrated Network Map

Active travel reports

Our Vision: Llanelli Spinal Route