Taf estuary

The Taf Estuary is a protected natural area where three rivers reach Carmarthen Bay, containing saltmarsh plains and tidal flats. The site supports a range of plant and animal habitats, creating zones of vegetation suited to different water conditions.

The site gained protected status in 2002 following scientific documentation of its ecological value and rare species. This formal designation safeguarded the estuary's natural processes and biological diversity for the future.

The estuary draws birdwatchers and nature lovers who come to observe migratory and wading birds moving through seasons. People use the waterside paths to explore and experience the sights and sounds of the natural landscape.

Several access points to viewing areas are available along the A477 and A484 roads, which border different sections of the protected area. Good footwear is recommended, especially in wet conditions when tides are rising or rainfall has occurred.

Rare plants such as rock sea-lavender and bulbous foxtail grow here among the layered zones of saltmarsh vegetation. These species thrive in the transition zone where freshwater and saltwater meet.

Location: Carmarthenshire

GPS coordinates: 51.72846,-4.40403

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:15