Ffos Las Racecourse

Ffos Las Racecourse, Trimsaran, SA17 4DE - Telephone No: (01554) 811092

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Ffos Las will bring top class racing back to West Wales for the first time since 1937.  You can find it in the heart of Carmarthenshire between the towns Llanelli and Carmarthen, only 15 minutes from junction 48 M4, and only an hours drive from the Irish Ferry terminals of Pembroke Dock and Fishguard.

The setting is magnificent.  It is surrounded by rolling hills and countryside and has a view down the Gwendraeth Valley to Carmarthen Bay.  It is almost impossible to believe that it is the former site of the largest open cast coalmine in Europe.

This ambitious project has been created by South Wales civil engineering company The Walters Group, and the driving force behind it is the company chairman and racehorse owner Mr David Walters.

The track is going to provide a racing surface to rival any course in the world.  It is 60m wide, has the benefit of miles of drainage and has been created level to provide a superb track to race on and a great viewing track for the racegoer.

From the opening meeting on Thursday June 18th 2009 Ffos Las will stage both National Hunt and Flat fixtures.  It has excellent facilities and infrastructure for the racegoer, including ample free parking, a large stand housing plenty of bars and betting outlets.  Above all it will offer a great view of high quality racing in picturesque surroundings.

The racing programme is set to be of a very high quality, and with Wales’ Horse Trainers currently flying high, and Irish Trainers keen to visit the track those who attend are guaranteed a feast of good racing.

How to find Ffos Las Racecourse - Google Map

By Road - From the East – Take Junction 48 (M4) joining the A4138 to Llanelli and follow the brown signs. From the West – Follow the A40 to Carmarthen, then the A484 to Llanelli and follow the brown signs. From Cross Hand – Take the A476 towards Llanelli and follow the brown signs.

By Rail - The nearest train stations are: Kidwelly (4 miles) Llanelli (5 miles) Carmarthen (15 miles)

By Bus - First Cymru operate a Monday to Saturday bus service from Llanelli to Carmarthen (No 197) that will drop off at the entrance to the racecourse. For more information click here for Bus Timetables or call The First Group (01792) 582233

By Air - Ffos Las will accommodate helicopters on racedays by request. Pembrey Airport is only 3 miles from Ffos Las and offers the following: Commercial Aircraft charters, Helicopter charters. Passenger handling in a new dedicated arrival and departure lounge.Aviation refueling with Av-Gas and Jet fuel (pressure or gravity. Restaurant offering good food and packed lunches. If you are arriving via the airport, they can arrange a taxi service to the racecourse. For more details call (01554) 891534 or to visit their website on www.pembreyairport.com

By Ferry - Directions to Ffos Las from Fishguard Harbour: As you leave Fishguard Harbour from the first roundabout take the A40. At Windy hall roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto the A40 (signposted Haverfordwest). At Cardigan Road roundabout, take the 2nd Exit onto the A40.Follow the A40 follow the signs for St Clears. At Llanboidy Road Roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A40, signposted St.Clears. At the next roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto the A40, signposted Carmarthen. Travelodge (St Clears), Shell Tenby Road Filling Station. At the next roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto the A40, signposted Swansea, M4. A484 At roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A484 signposted Llanelli. At roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto A484, again at the next roundabout take the 2nd exit onto A484. At Parc-Y-Bocs Roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A484 singposted Burry Port, Llanelli. Turn left onto the B4308, singposted Trimsaran. Turn left into Culla Road-B4317 and arrive at Trimsaran.