Taf estuary, Site of Special Scientific Interest in Carmarthenshire, Wales.
The Taf Estuary spans 1,494 hectares where three rivers meet Carmarthen Bay, featuring extensive saltmarsh vegetation and diverse marine habitats.
The estuary received its designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest in 2002, marking the formal recognition of its ecological importance.
The protected area extends to multiple localities including Laugharne, where detailed studies of saltmarsh plants and marine species occur regularly.
Visitors can access various observation points along the estuary through the A477 and A484 roads, which border different sections of the protected zone.
The site contains specific rare plant species, including rock sea-lavender and bulbous foxtail, growing among graduated zones of saltmarsh vegetation.
Location: Carmarthenshire
GPS coordinates: 51.72846,-4.40403
Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:45
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