Calon Lân 300 / Cambrian Way Recce – Llandovery to Llanddeusant
Date: Friday 18th September 2026
Strava says: 11.96 miles
Elevation: 2,648 ft / 807 m
Weather: Cloudy, drizzle
Start: Llandovery
Finish: Almond Lodge, Llanddeusant
Route type: Recce
Conditions: Soft
Strava link: Llandovery to Llanddeusant
We started our hike after a visit to La Patisserie in Llandovery, a fantastic gem of a bakery which I hope to be able to visit during the race! Shortly before Myddfai, just metres before getting onto the lane, there is a double kissing gate in the corner of a field, this would perhaps be easy to miss if it were dark. You can’t really see the gate until you walk right into the corner.
We stopped at the coffee shop in Myddfai which doubles up as a community hall, gift shop and more. We were given a very warm welcome and even invited to the folk dancing event being held that evening!
Leaving Myddfai and heading for the open fell, the Cambrian Way takes you up a seemingly pointless hill when there is a perfectly lovely and easier path around the side. We were rewarded for our efforts with a large rock.
We saw lots of red kites, got wet feet on the river crossing and generally had a good laugh, we certainly consumed more calories than burned. This section feels remote at times, Almond Lodge will be one of the checkpoints and it does sneak up on you!
11.96 miles | hike | 4h 17m 34s
Logistics Llandovery to Llanddeusant
We parked at Almond Lodge (used to be the YHA) The Old Red Lion, Llangadog SA19 9UL. I had spoken with Jon at the lodge the day before and he confirmed that a donation to Mountain Rescue would mean that we were fine to park. Incidentally, Jon is on the start list for the Calon Lân! I had pre-booked a taxi with Towy Taxi 07544 624411 to collect us and take us to La Patisserie, Llandovery SA20 0PT. The cost was £30.
Map used: Harvey Maps Cambrian Way South.
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