River Towy

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)
 • coordinates52°15′11″N 3°45′23″W / 52.25299°N 3.75642°W / 52.25299; -3.75642
 • 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.