Bynea, on the western side of the Loughor estuary, is a former coal mining area and home to the Bynea Cycling Club.

Now the gateway to the Millennium Coastal Park, Bynea station is the ideal departure point for cyclists, walkers or birdwatchers who wish to enjoy the coastline, woodlands and wetlands. More information about Carmarthenshire is available from visit-carmarthenshire.co.uk.