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Sitting on the eastern bank of the Tywi estuary, Ferryside is a village defined by its relationship with the water. Once a busy hub for the cockle industry and a vital link for the ferry crossing to Llansteffan - a route that dates back to the early medieval period - it now feels much more settled. The arrival of the South Wales Railway in 1852 shifted the village’s focus, providing a direct connection to Carmarthen and Swansea that remains a practical lifeline for residents today. Geographically, the village is shaped by its long, tidal beach and the shifting sands of the estuary, which offer views across to the ruins of Llansteffan Castle. Life here tends to follow the pace of the tides and the train timetable; there is a small post office, a local pub, and a yacht club that anchors the community’s social life. It feels like a place that has maintained its own character, tucked away from the main roads but still tied into the wider landscape of Carmarthenshire.