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River Towy
River Towy at Carmarthen
Course of the River Towy
Native nameAfon Tywi (Welsh)
Location
CitiesLlandovery, Llandeilo, Carmarthen
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationCambrian Mountains (SN802631)
 • elevation488 m (1,601 ft)
MouthCarmarthen Bay
Length120 km (75 mi)
Basin size515 km2 (199 sq mi)
Discharge 
 • average45 m3/s (1,600 cu ft/s)
Basin features
Tributaries 
 • leftBrân, Sawdde
 • rightCothi, Gwili

The River Towy (Welsh: Afon Tywi, IPA: [ˈtəwɪ]; also known as the River Tywi)[1] is one of the longest rivers flowing entirely within Wales. Its total length is 120 km (75 mi). It is noted for its sea trout and salmon fishing.

  1. ^ "What to see on a trip along the River Tywi". VisitWales. Retrieved 20 January 2024.

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the West Wales Line serving the town of Carmarthen, Wales, south of the River Towy, 245 miles 55 chains (395.4 km) from the zero point at London Paddington...

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of Llandovery bound for the fort of Brecon Gaer. Another heads down the Towy valley for Carmarthen, whilst a third makes for the goldmines at Dolaucothi...

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Borrow and is mentioned in Wild Wales in 1856. Salt marsh lamb from the River Towy is also popular in South Wales. Food portal List of lamb dishes Roast...

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the River Towy at Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, was washed away by floodwater, a passenger train operated by a Class 108 unit fell into the river. Four...

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Camddwr, Teifi. The Camddwr is a significant right-bank tributary of the River Towy in the eastern part of Ceredigion, mid Wales. It rises on the undulating...

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