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- Day 1 Land's End to Plymouth May 19
- Day 2 Plymouth to Exeter May 20
- Day 3 Exeter to Taunton May 21
- Day 4 Taunton to Bristol May 22
- Day 5 Bristol to Cheltenham May 23
- Day 6 Gloucester to Worcester May 24
- Day 7 Worcester to Cardiff May 25
- Day 8 Cardiff to Swansea May 26
- Day 9 Swansea to Aberystwyth May 27
- Day 10 Aberystwyth to Bangor May 28
- Day 11 Beaumaris to Chester May 29
- Day 12 Chester to Stoke-on-Trent May 30
- Day 13 Stoke-on-Trent to Bolton May 31
- Day 14 Bolton to Liverpool June 1
- Day 15 Liverpool to Castletown June 2
- Day 16 Belfast to Portrush June 3
- Day 17 Carrick-a-Rede to Londonderry June 4
- Day 18 Londonderry to Newry June 5
- Day 19 Dublin to Belfast June 6
- Day 20 Newcastle to Moorfields June 7
- Day 21 Stranraer to Glasgow June 8
- Day 22 Glasgow to Inverness June 9
- Day 23 Kirkwall to Lerwick June 10
- Day 24 Stornoway to Aberdeen June 11
- Day 25 Aberdeen to Dundee June 12
- Day 26 St Andrews to Edinburgh June 13
- Day 27 Edinburgh to Alnwick June 14
- Day 28 Alnwick to Newcastle upon Tyne June 15
- Day 29 Gateshead to Durham June 16
- Day 30 Durham to Middlesbrough June 17
- Day 31 Middlesbrough to Hull June 18
- Day 32 Hull to York June 19
- Day 33 York to Carlisle June 20
- Day 34 Dumfries to Bowness-on-Windermere June 21
- Day 35 Kendal to Blackpool June 22
- Day 36 Lytham St Anne's to Manchester June 23
- Day 37 Salford to Leeds June 24
- Day 38 Leeds to Sheffield June 25
- Day 39 Sheffield to Cleethorpes June 26
- Day 40 Grimsby to Lincoln June 27
- Day 41 Lincoln to Nottingham June 28
- Day 42 Nottingham to Derby June 29
- Day 43 Derby to Birmingham June 30
- Day 44 Birmingham to Coventry July 1
- Day 45 Coventry to Leicester July 2
- Day 46 Leicester to Peterborough July 3
- Day 47 Peterborough to Norwich July 4
- Day 48 Norwich to Ipswich July 5
- Day 49 Ipswich to Chelmsford July 6
- Day 50 Chelmsford to Cambridge July 7
- Day 51 Cambridge to Luton July 8
- Day 52 Luton to Oxford July 9
- Day 53 Oxford to Reading July 10
- Day 54 Reading to Salisbury July 11
- Day 55 Salisbury to Weymouth July 12
- Day 56 Portland Bill to Bournemouth July 13
- Day 57 Bournemouth to Southampton July 14
- Day 58 Southampton to Portsmouth July 15
- Day 59 Portsmouth to Brighton July 16
- Day 60 Brighton to Hastings July 17
- Day 61 Hastings to Dover July 18
- Day 62 Deal to Maidstone July 19
- Day 63 Maidstone to Guildford July 20
- Day 64 Greenwich to Waltham Forest July 21
- Day 65 Redbridge to Bexley July 22
- Day 66 Lewisham to Wandsworth July 23
- Day 67 Kingston to Ealing July 24
- Day 68 Harrow to Haringey July 25
- Day 69 Camden to Westminster July 26
- Day 70 Hampton Court to Olympic Stadium July 27
70 days; 70 routes
- Day 1 Land's End to Plymouth
- Day 2 Plymouth to Exeter
- Day 3 Exeter to Taunton
- Day 4 Taunton to Bristol
- Day 5 Bristol to Cheltenham
- Day 6 Gloucester to Worcester
- Day 7 Worcester to Cardiff
- Day 8 Cardiff to Swansea
- Day 9 Swansea to Aberystwyth
- Day 10 Aberystwyth to Bangor
- Day 11 Beaumaris to Chester
- Day 12 Chester to Stoke-on-Trent
- Day 13 Stoke-on-Trent to Bolton
- Day 14 Bolton to Liverpool
- Day 15 Liverpool to Castletown
- Day 16 Belfast to Portrush
- Day 17 Carrick-a-Rede to Londonderry
- Day 18 Londonderry to Newry
- Day 19 Dublin to Belfast
- Day 20 Newcastle to Moorfields
- Day 21 Stranraer to Glasgow
- Day 22 Glasgow to Inverness
- Day 23 Kirkwall to Lerwick
- Day 24 Stornoway to Aberdeen
- Day 25 Aberdeen to Dundee
- Day 26 St Andrews to Edinburgh
- Day 27 Edinburgh to Alnwick
- Day 28 Alnwick to Newcastle upon Tyne
- Day 29 Gateshead to Durham
- Day 30 Durham to Middlesbrough
- Day 31 Middlesbrough to Hull
- Day 32 Hull to York
- Day 33 York to Carlisle
- Day 34 Dumfries to Bowness-on-Windermere
- Day 35 Kendal to Blackpool
- Day 36 Lytham St Anne's to Manchester
- Day 37 Salford to Leeds
- Day 38 Leeds to Sheffield
- Day 39 Sheffield to Cleethorpes
- Day 40 Grimsby to Lincoln
- Day 41 Lincoln to Nottingham
- Day 42 Nottingham to Derby
- Day 43 Derby to Birmingham
- Day 44 Birmingham to Coventry
- Day 45 Coventry to Leicester
- Day 46 Leicester to Peterborough
- Day 47 Peterborough to Norwich
- Day 48 Norwich to Ipswich
- Day 49 Ipswich to Chelmsford
- Day 50 Chelmsford to Cambridge
- Day 51 Cambridge to Luton
- Day 52 Luton to Oxford
- Day 53 Oxford to Reading
- Day 54 Reading to Salisbury
- Day 55 Salisbury to Weymouth
- Day 56 Portland Bill to Bournemouth
- Day 57 Bournemouth to Southampton
- Day 58 Southampton to Portsmouth
- Day 59 Portsmouth to Brighton
- Day 60 Brighton to Hastings
- Day 61 Hastings to Dover
- Day 62 Deal to Maidstone
- Day 63 Maidstone to Guildford
- Day 64 Greenwich to Waltham Forest
- Day 65 Redbridge to Bexley
- Day 66 Lewisham to Wandsworth
- Day 67 Kingston to Ealing
- Day 68 Harrow to Haringey
- Day 69 Camden to Westminster
- Day 70 Hampton Court to Olympic Stadium
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Swansea
- Bracelet Bay car park
- Mumbles Road
- Newton Road
- Castle Avenue
- Oystermouth Castle
- Castle Avenue
- Newton Road
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Swansea
- The Promenade
- Mumbles Road (A4067)
- Sketty Lane (A4216)
- Sketty Park Road (A4216)
- Dilwyn Road (A4216)
- Vivian Road (A4216)
- Cockett Road (A4216)
- Carmarthen Road (A483)
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Llanelli
- Stepney Place (A4214)
- Pottery Street (A4214)
- Upper Robinson Street (A4214)
- Murray Street (A4214)
- Station Road (A4214)
- Church Street (A4214)
- Hall Street (A484)
- Sandy Road (A484)
- Carmarthenshire College
- Sandy Road (A484)
- Pwll Road (A484)
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Burry Port
- Pwll Road (A484)
- Colby Road (A484)
- Gwscwm Road (A484)
- Danlan Road (A484)
- Lando Road (A484)
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Kidwelly
- Pembrey Road (B4304)
- Bridge St
- Castle Street
- Water Streeet
- Water Street
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Carmarthen
- Heol Llangynnwr (A484)
- Coracle Way (A4242)
- Blue Street (A4052)
- Darkgate/Lammas Street
- Morfa Lane (A4213)
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Haverfordwest
- Cartlett Road (A487)
- High Street
- Dew Street
- Albert Street (A487)
- Barn Street (A487)
- Barn Street A487)
- Perrots Road (A487)
- A487
- Predergast Road (B4329)
- Back Lane
- Sit Thomas Picton School
- Sir Thomas Picton School
- Back Lane
- Prendergast Road (B4329)
- Predergast Road (B4329)
- Sydney Rees Way (A40)
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Fishguard
- High Street (A40)
- Main Street (A487)
- Bridge Street (A487)
- A487
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Newport
- A487
- West St (A487)
- Bridge Street (A487)
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Cardigan/Aberteifi
- Castle Street
- High Street
- Pendre
- North Road
- Aberystwyth Road (B4548)
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Sarnau
- A487
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Brynhoffnant
- A487
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Llanarth
- A487
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Aberaeron
- Ceredigion County Council Offices
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Aberaeron
- Greenland Terrace (A487)
- Bridge Street (A487)
- Ffordd y Gogledd (A487)
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Llanon
- A487
- Bridge Street (A487)
- Stryd Fawr (A487)
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Llanrhystud
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Aberystwyth
- A487
- Penparcau Road (A487)
- Bridge St (A487)
- Great Darkgate Street (A487)
- Terrace Road
- Alexandra Road (A487)
- Plascrug Avenue
- Vicarage Fields
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0648: Good morning, and welcome to our coverage of the London 2012 torch relay. Day nine, and today the torch is heading from Swansea to Aberystwyth.
Claire Heald and Helen Bushby are your writers this morning.
The torch convoy is taking shape in Bracelet Bay car park, and is heading off on the Mumbles Road.
0654: We are unable to bring you pictures at this first point this morning, as the torch convoy is in an area with little 3G coverage. As soon as the torch convoy passes into an area with better reception Day 9 of the torch relay will appear here.
0658: And here we go - a beautiful sunny morning on the coast at Swansea, as the first torchbearer of the day Corey Thomas takes up the Olympic flame.
0703: Next to run alongside the coastline is teacher Cath Tucker, who was nominated by the parents of an eight-year-old girl with cerebal palsy who Cath teaches at Maes-y-Coed school Bryncoch.
0708: The torch has been passed to a smiling Nicola Roderick, who has set up and run a local Scout and Beavers Group.
Her nomination says that in their first year they held a duck race, floating 1,000 plastic ducks down a river to raise £1,200 and she also organises litter picks, carol singing and visiting elderly residents to provide Christmas cheer.
0709: First torchbearer of the day, 16-year-old Corey Thomas told BBC Wales' Dave Dulin that he was "honoured" to run.
"It's an amazing achievement," he said. "It's unbelievable that I have been chosen as one of thousands of torchbearers. The crowd is absolutely amazing considering how early it is in the morning."
Despite it being early, there is already a carnival atmosphere at Bracelet Bay, with bands playing and crowds cheering.
0716: Remember that wherever you are watching the torch relay today, you can get in touch with us by sending a text to 61124, using our facebook page http://www.facebook.com/bbclondon2012 or our twitter account https://twitter.com/#!/BBC2012 - see the contact buttons below this live text feed.
0720: The torch has popped out of view for a moment as it heads off to Oystermouth Castle for a photo. Back with you as soon as it comes back around the bend.
0730: The torch is also travelling on a land train in this first leg of the relay. And the little red train is running between the road convoy and the shoreline, just on the left of the picture, pursued by cyclists.
0736: Crowds are out in the morning sun, despite the early hour, on a Sunday.
South Wales Police have tweeted: "The spirit of the crowds who have turned out so far to see the Olympic #torchrelay across South Wales has been tremendous #heddlu"
And: "The Mumbles is looking glorious in the morning sunshine. Great support for the #torchrelay already #heddlu"
0739: Here is Paul Adams from Carmarthen, about the carry the torch on the Swansea Bay Rider, a land train that runs along Swansea promenade from Mumbles to Blackpill. As he waited to board he was surprised to be chosen to take the flame on board. "I didn't know this was going to happen until a few minutes ago," he said, adding it was "absolutely brilliant to see so many people here".
0753: Joanne Malpas is now carrying the torch. She was nominated for her work as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK. She was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma of the pancreas and chest aged 29, just five months after giving birth to her son. After surgery and treatment she was told it was unlikely she would conceive again, but she recently gave birth to a girl. She has completed challenges including the 10km Race for Life. Her nomination describes her as "inspiring".
Joanne wiggles with delight as she takes up the torch, and waves to the crowd as she walks along.
0755: Lots of energetic types out following the relay through Swansea on their bikes. Remember you can send us your pictures as you follow the torch relay to yourpics@bbc.co.uk.
0757: And off at a trot now is young Megan Jones, at 12, the minimum age to run with the torch. And run she does.
She is a golf champion - winning the Mini Masters golf championship at the Celtic Manor Resort, Newport aged 11.
0806: Taking up the flame now is Amy-Claire, 17, who graps the torch firmly in her hand as it is attached to a cradle on her wheelchair.
Her nomination says she, "endeavours to live life to the full and through all she has to endure is a inspiration to others".
Huge smiles and waves to the crowd from Amy-Claire. Loud shouts of "Come on Amy".
0817: Physiotherapist Loretta Daley is partially sighted and enjoys long-distance running, so this should be a walk in the park for her. Her nomination says she holds records in her sight category for 1500m and is the Welsh champion in ultra marathons (40 miles) for the fully sighted.
0821: The torchbearers are going along gently at the moment - possibly because the torch is running a couple of minutes early according to the schedule.
0826: Serena Jones is following the torch in person today. She tweets "Saw the Olympic torch for myself today in beautiful sunny Mumbles, after following it on #bbctorchcam yesterday"
0831:The flame is passed to Madeline "Lynne" Powell who raises money for cancer charities with her sister-in-law Gaynor Williams.
She's smiling in the sunshine as she walks briskly along. The crowds are thinning out on this part of the journey, but lots of children with flags accompany her.
She passes it on to London marathoner, Steven Mclelland, who is bouncing along here.
0835: Lots of proper runners taking on the torch this morning. Ed Ashley is running at pace uphill, horns beeping at him.
0838: He passes the flame to double amputee, Peter Barnes, who lost his legs in an industrial accident aged 18.
He's a former Paralympian who played volleyball for Great Britain at three games.
On our facebook page, Kevin Rouse says: "Gooooooooood morning fellow addicts and bbc torchcam. Yet another blinding day of sunshine and large crowds as we watch the torch continue on its merry way around this fair country of ours :O)"
0848: And that is is for Swansea.
In bright sunshine out on the Carmarthen Road, the flame is taken into the lamp and put on the bus, for the convoy's journey to Llanelli.
It's expected to arrive there in just under 15 minutes' time.
0903: Llanelli, the torch has arrived. Will it be passed smoothly by any Llanelli Scarlets rugby players while it is in town?
Large crowds are out even on the edge of town, as the bikes are unloaded for the security team and the flame prepares to hit the streets.
0905: Mixed reports on the torch's visit to Swansea. Maria La Banoba tells us she travelled from Russia to Wales to visit friends. After seeing the torch pass, she said: "It was fantastic and very emotional. It was very interesting for our family."
But Janet Bowen, also in the crowd, was disappointed: "I wish they had given out the Welsh flag and not just the Union Jack," she said.
"We thought they would be considerate enough to give some out because it's the flag of Wales."
0908: Will he shimmy? Will he sashay? Amateur ballroom and Latin dancer Phillip Evans has the torch.
He spends the majority of his spare time at his local dance school and with male dancers in short supply, he partners many of the girls to help them practise.
He and his wife also compete nationally, representing Wales in the World Amateur Championships. His nomination describes him as a "local hero".
And he passes the flame on to Kieran Heycock, 15, who runs off at speed. He's making the security team run for it!
0912: Kaz Burrows, who now has the torch, was nominated by her sister for "turning our lives around" and "being the driving force behind us becoming slow, but fit, triathletes". Kaz lost her daughter to a brain tumour at 22 months and her sister lost her husband to lung cancer when he was 43. Every year they complete a challenge including the London Marathon and triathlons, raising money for the NSPCC and Cancer charities. Her nomination says: "I am so proud of my big sister!"
0914: Past the drumming band on the corner by the supermarket, and up the street to the sounds of a choir - Llanelli is giving the torch a tuneful welcome.
0915: BBC Wales reporter Gilbert John said it is fitting that the torch is passing through Llanelli.
He said: "Llanelli has a remarkable connection with the Olympics because at least three of the most prominent Olympic sports - athletics, boxing and rowing - are traced back to a Llanelli man who drew up the rules still largely in operation.
"John Graham Chambers was born in 1843 and although boxing rules are largely attributed to the Marquis of Queensbury they probably should more appropriately named the Chamber rules."
0918: Virginia Prifti is now carrying the flame. She was nominated for raising money for roundabout wells, known as Playpumps, in African schools, having lost her eight-year-old son to a rare genetic disease. By August last year she had helped raise nearly £600,000 which is enough for 79 wells.
0923: Young Carian Williams passes the flame to James Williams, 12, after she sets a blistering pace.
He's already a sports all-rounder, playing football, rugby and hockey and running cross country.
Cheers and shouts for both of them from the crowd.
0926: Peter Hale, 19, originally from Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire, now a choral scholar at St David's Cathedral in Pembrokeshire, is running with the torch in Kidwelly after being nominated for his community work.
His mother, waiting in the crowd to see him, told BBC Wales reporter Kevin Leonard: "Because he's the age he is, he doesn't realise how significant and momentous this is.
"Don't get me wrong he's very, very pleased to be doing it but I don't think it will hit him until he's actually running. I'm very excited.
"Even driving from Llanelli this morning you could see all the union jacks and red, white and blue balloons, and I had tears in my eyes."
0927: Also getting ready in Kidwelly is Gemma Wilby, who works at Kidwelly castle and visitor centre.
She's been out this morning making everything spick and span for the torch. She told BBC Wales reporter Kevin Leonard: "We got bunting yesterday so that's going on the railings to join in with everyone else who will have their flags out. Everyone is talking about it. I think everyone will be out today to watch it."
Keith Davies, a Kidwelly town councillor and Carmarthenshire county councillor, out walking his dog by the castle, said: "There's been a certain amount of apathy with the Olympics that Wales hasn't had its fair share.
"But from what I've seen on the telly with the torch, it has had huge support. I'm sure there's going to be hundreds around the streets and there's actually a local girl carrying the torch at some point."
0928: Rebecca Daniels has taken the flame from James - their torches have "kissed" and she's off. Rebecca's nomination credits her with helping Llanelli's hockey fun centres, and she was the Sport Wales 2010 Young Coach/Leader of the Year.
0934: Quick comfort break in a car park at Carmarthenshire College for the torch it seems. Torchcam should be back on the road in about 15-20 minutes, continuing the journey through Llanelli, on to Burry Port before a convoy to Kidwelly.
Joanne Latham writes on our facebook page this morning both in Welsh and English: "Methu aros am y Torch Olympaidd yn cyrraedd yn Sir Benfro hardd - Croeso un a phob xx"
"Can't wait for the Olympic Torch to arrive in beautiful Pembrokeshire - Welcome one and all xx"
0955: And we are off, the torch convoy returns to the road in Llanelli.
1000: The first runner after the break, Emyr Jones, is off, holding the torch up high, running at speed through the streets.
He passes the torch on to the tall figure of Martinus Degreef. He holds the torch high above his head, looks up at it, and is jogging uphill.
1006: Remember that if you want to check the weather where you're planning to go and watch the torch today, you can hover your mouse over the points on the map below and to the left.
Travel hotspots, traffic and travel delays will appear in the area below the map, just underneath the estimated arrival times of the torch in each area.
1010: Scout leader Matthew Poultney has the flame, he's jogging down the hill now in Llanelli, between the security team.
One of his colleagues wrote on his nomination: "He shows dedication within the workforce as well as outside of it. He deserves to be recognised. Not many people of his age are able to demonstrate such qualities and I believe this is why our team appreciate what he does in work and why his Scout team adore him."
1014: "Go on Maise" shouts a lady in the crowd as Maisey Andrews, 19, flies along with the flame.
She pats her head with excitement, and then clicks her heels together in the air with joy. Now a twirl, Maisey is enjoying this run.
She was nominated for founding Goodies in Hoodies in 2009, to try to change perceptions about young people in her area.
1016:Phil Samson has taken the torch. A district nurse and counsellor, she was nominated for flying to Zambia in her free time to look after orphans. She also runs several marathons a year to raise cash for charity.
Big smiles in the sunshine as they exchange the flame.
1026: She passes the flame on to Wyndham Morgan - to three cheers from the crowd. He's been a junior rugby coach for 25 years, and Welsh internationals Stephen Jones and Mefin Davis are some of those who have been taught by him.
1036: As the torch is carried by Scout leader Rodney Clarricoats in Burry Port, further ahead on the route in Kidwelly, BBC Wales reporter Kevin Leonard says the excitement is building.
He spotted Rob Taylor, who was decorating his house with union jack flags and bunting, and wishes he was running with the torch.
He said: "I think it's good, it brings everybody together and gets places further away from London involved as well. Hopefully the youngsters will all get involved," he said.
1037: The roads have been a little quieter along this part of the route, but a large crowd has gathered to see Youssef El Tawab, 16, take up the torch.
He was nominated by his PE teacher at school for showing "enormous courage" to have taken part in every PE lesson for four years.
Youssef has Down's syndrome and has represented his school in rugby, football, swimming and athletics. His teacher says he "lives and breathes sport" and is helping with a school sport relay with torches designed by primary school children.
He's waving to the crowd as he runs.
1040: One minute ahead of schedule, Daryl Gittins has taken the flame from Youssef with a smile.
He was nominated for raising thousands for Brain Cancer Trust by doing long distance charity cycle rides. He was diagnosed with brain tumours in 2008 and also had to have his left leg amputated.
His nomination says that with the support of his wife Gillian and their sons he was able to "claw his way back from despair". He is still battling cancer but is "determined to improve his quality of life and the lives of others".
Daryl rolled up his trouser leg for a few moments, to show his prosthetic limb.
1050: Elin Coslett-zych is running along in the sunshine now. Lots of cheers for her from the crowd - perhaps from friends, family or her pupils at Ysgol Gymraeg Parc Y Tywyn, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
She has overcome a virus and subsequent heart transplant. Her nomination said: "She is an inspiration, a true fighter."
1102: An Olympic mascot has made an appearance, large cuddly toy version carried by the one of the security team, as Paul Williams runs downhill with the torch.
1103: And the torch is passed to Tim Williams, nominated for his work with elderly people in a nursing home.
He's taking a moment to have his picture taken by the crowd, and waving to everyone.
His nomination says: "He loves his job and tries to make everybody who lives at the home laugh during the day - when he can he takes them to watch the swans down the road and they love it."
1109: We have lost our picture at the moment - coverage can drop out in areas with a poor 3G signal.
The flame is due to travel in convoy from Burry Port to Kidwelly at the moment.
1114: The torch is pulling in the crowds, with Swansea Council estimating 10,000 were out on the streets to watch the torch relay pass through this morning. They estimated that some 48,000 tourned out on Saturday.
The BBC's Sian Jones reports that thousands of people already have turned out in the centre of Carmarthen, an hour before the flame is due to arrive around lunchtime.
1119: The torch is travelling through Kidwelly - carried by Nicola Elford. We will bring you pictures of the relay today as soon as 3G coverage resumes.
1120: Nicola Hunter tells us on our facebook page: "Sitting here in sunny London, I am getting quite emotional as I watch the torch make its way to my home town of Aberaeron, a lovely town on the coast south of Aberystwyth.
"Wishing I could be there to cheer it on. Am taking part in both opening and closing ceremonies so am well into these wonderful Olympics :) go team GB !!!"
And Gwri Pennar says: "Loved it, great atmosphere this morning. Really inspiring to see the torch bearers.
"Bracelet Bay first thing at 6.30am was well worth it. Thank you."
1123: And we're back. Under the bunting, past the brightly painted houses, the torch is being run through the streets of Kidwelly.
1127: The torch is just back in the view of Torchcam, after heading off for a photo opportunity outside the castle.
"Big smile!" someone from the crowd shouts to torchbearer Peter Hale.
1133: And the flame is back on the bus, the torch heading off in convoy to Carmarthen - a journey of just under 20 minutes is expected.
After running in Kidwelly, Peter Hale told BBC Wales' Kevin Leonard: "It's pretty exciting to be part of such a big thing. It's really good that so many people turned out, it's really supportive.
"My mum is really proud and always has been."
1146: The torch is enroute to Carmarthen and then travels on to Haverfordwest, where, BBC Radio Wales presenter Owen Money says, the only man in a suit is Pembrokeshire County Council chairman Peter Morgan.
Peter says: "I'm usually in ripped shorts but have to give out prizes today.
"I think this is fantastic. Especially during these economic times people haven't got a lot to be happy about. We're delighted to have the torch here - it's just unfortunate we couldn't bring it around our fantastic coastline."
1148: The torch reaches Carmarthen where the first torchbearer is George Barrah, a 67-year-old who coached football for Disability Wales.
He unknowingly suffered a stroke at the age of 64 and had to have a multiple heart operation. But following rehabilitation he now enjoys power walking and watching football.
Crowds lining both sides of the street as far as the camera's eye can see to wish George on his way.
1153: Massive Welsh flag waving as the flame is carried over the bridge above the river and the torch is passed on to Olga Phelps who has been recently appointed head teacher of a primary school.
She's jogging and waving, torch held aloft in her right hand.
1200:Dyfrig Mon is the last torchbearer in Carmarthen before the flame travels in convoy to Haverfordwest.
Dyfrig is an ex-national squad sailor, now a coach and has helped the Swansea University Sailing Club on their way to becoming a nationally-ranked university team.
1203: The crowds here have packed the narrow streets and there are loud whoops for Dyfrig as he makes his way through town.
People are up on ramps and leaning out of windows to secure a view of him with the torch.
"There he is," someone shouts.
1204: And after a short burst through Carmarthen, the flame is put in the lamp and on the bus for the convoy's trip to Haverfordwest.
1209: Reports coming in of people fainting in the torch's next destination, Haverfordwest.
Broadcasting live from Castle Square, BBC Radio Wales' Owen Money said: "If you're coming, get some suntan lotion and water because people are fainting."
1212: While the torch is in convoy, you can text us, or get in contact on facebook and Twitter, using the links below this text commentary box.
You can follow the torch's progress along today's route using the map to the left.
1220: BBC Wales' Gilbert John estimates there were "tens of thousands" crowding the main streets of Carmarthen as the torch was carried through.
He said: "Children waved flags and balloons were handed out. The council arranged entertainment with a giant trampoline to keep the youngsters amused. Some of them had been waiting more than two hours to ensure a good view.
"As it passed, water skiers took to the river Tawe to illustrate the very different types of sport Wales can offer and a group of young cyclists joined the convoy."
1225: And it turns out Kidwelly torchbearer Peter Hale's mum was proud.
BBC Wales reporter Kevin Leonard has just spoken to Sue Hale, and she hopes someone can help her find her lost camera, which contains pictures of her son holding the torch.
Kevin says she jumped into a car at Kidwelly to follow her son in the relay and thinks she left it in the car when she got out.
"If you're the people who gave Sue Hale a lift, please get in contact," Kevin said. "You can email newsonline.wales@bbc.co.uk and I'll be able to put you in touch with her."
1247: We're now at Haverfordwest with torchbearer Adam Goy, a police community support officer (PCSO) in Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire.
1252: Ann Davies from St David's, who is profoundly deaf, registered blind and has no speech, says she is "excited but nervous" about carrying the torch at about 2pm. She told the BBC she has been practising with an umbrella and may have a glass of rose afterwards.
1301: A group of 10 runners will now carry the torch. Among them is autistic 20-year-old Owen Miller who is one of the top learning disabled runners in the world.
Owen won gold in the 1500m and 80m and silver in the 4x400m at last year's Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens.
1318: Taking us up to lunch is Merrilee Phillips whose daughter Mia was diagnosed at birth with the life-threatening disease cystic fibrosis.
She and her husband, Chris, pledged to raise £25,000 for the work of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust by Mia's 5th birthday - a figure they have now surpassed by more than £5,000.
1322: The torch relay is now pausing for lunch and no doubt a bit of a cool-down, before hitting the road again in about an hour's time.
1339: Some of the convoy team from South Wales Police are taking a break in the Haverfordwest heat. Stephen Davey, Stuart Dix and Tony Rees are escorting the convoy around Wales. Leader Tony Rees said: "It's a fantastic event. I'm surprised at the amount of people who have turned out. It's like a massive street party everywhere we go."
1344: People are flocking to see the torch travel around Wales. Crowd numbers watching the torch relay in Haverfordwest are a "conservative 20,000", say Pembrokeshire County Council.
1356: Carlene Luszniak has sent us this picture of the relay. She had a good vantage point to see the torch pass on Mumbles Road in Swansea earlier today.
1359: The torch crew are back on the bus, the flame is in the miners' lamp in the bus and the torch relay is back on the road for this afternoon's session, continuing in Haverfordwest.
A new addition to the torch convoy is a large Welsh flag that seems to have appeared across the back of the van during the break.
1402: Hopefully having been fed and watered during the lunch break, the people of Haverfordwest should be energised and ready to cheer on the torchbearers as the relay resumes with Ann Davies.
Ann, 59, is a wheelchair user who is deafblind and was born without speech. Despite this, she enjoys horse riding and has competed at dressage.
BBC Wales reporter Aled Scourfield tweeted this picture of Haverfordwest runner Rhys Eynon and his dad Ian
1416: Andrew Grey, who now has the torch, has organised and been a coach of Milford Haven Gymnastics club for 30 years and trained the local primary school gymnastics team to both Welsh and British success.
His nomination says: "This gymnastics club is an integral part of Milford, which has suffered social deprivation and has given a value to many children who might otherwise have gone down a different path."
Lots of youngsters who know Andrew lining the route - he throws his arms wide and waves to them.
1418: Jeremy, Wenda and Augusta went to see the torch relay this morning in Swansea. The family are pictured here holding the torch carried by family friend Mark Portsmouth, who ran on Saturday.
1423: And the torch is back in convoy mode, the security team's bikes are loaded up and the flame is off to Fishguard.
1427: Gordon Miller took his wife, one-year-old daughter and two-year-old son to see the relay this morning.
He said: "The party atmosphere, electric sense of excitement and anticipation was palpable. It was a spine tingling event of a life time and one I hope that my children will always remember."
1444: Fishguard, the torch has arrived. First to run with the torch in the seaside town - where the films Moby Dick and Under Milk Wood were filmed - is Shaun Gopalan.
Dyfed-Powys Police estimate that around 5,000 people will be there to welcome the torch.
1449: We have lost our pictures at the moment. Coverage of the torch relay can drop out when the torch goes through an area with patchy 3G signal.
1451:And we're back. Jill Edge, who has the torch, has had Ankylosing Spondylitis, a progressive arthritic condition, since her teens.
Her nomination says she has campaigned for disabled rights and helped save two local theatres as well as setting up Cars for Carers, which which provides free transport to those caring for elderly or disabled people.
Lots of screams and shouts from the crowd for Jill who is using a mobility scooter with Olympic rings on the front.
On our facebook page Michael Celia tells us that watching the torchcam driving through the Welsh countryside reminds him "of driving down the hilly country roads of Northwestern New Jersey here in the US... except they're driving on the other side of the road!"
1456: Jill is heading up the relay convoy at speed, waving, as they come down the twisty hill into town.
1500: And the torch goes back into the convoy to head to Newport.
1506: The beautiful scenery driven through by the torch convoy is part of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, established in 1952 and designated primarily because of its spectacular coastline.
It is one of three National Parks in Wales with the Brecon Beacons and Snowdonia.
1511: Arwyn Jones, BBC Wales reporter Arwyn Jones says the torch is leaving Fishguard after only seven minutes, leaving "hundreds waiting in the main square for what was a bit of a flying visit".
1515: The first torchbearer in Newport is Harry Humfrey, 16, who has taken the torch, was nominated for his "commitment and dedication to his sport of riding and inspiring his peers" by giving lessons to people in his local community. As a Young Event Rider he was in the 2012 British squad.
The torch security officers who lit Harry's torch from the lantern, used what looked like a special wind shield. It certainly looks breezy on the coast here.
1518: Harry passes the flame to Gillian George, 54, who has been a member of Barnardo's Cymru for almost 20 years. The group has raised almost £100,000 to support families and develop and maintain children's services in Wales. She has a son who is on the autistic spectrum and also had ADHD, as a child he used the services provided by Barnardo's.
Gillian is smiling broadly and waving as she jogs down the leafy lanes of Newport.
1521: Now we're with Alan Mann, who is jogging with the torch with ease. He has run 85 marathons in his quest to run 100. His nomination says he is no longer running for fast times and instead "helps others competing in their first events or who have hit the 'wall' and need encouragement to continue".
1524: The streets are lined with wellwishers who are cheering the next torchbearer Danny Hillman.
1526: And at the town sign for Newport, the flame goes back into its lantern and we're back in convoy heading for Cardigan.
1550: We seem to have lost the pictures and will bring them to you as soon as possible. In the meantime, why not check out some of the photographs from today's relay.
1555: And we're back with pictures in Cardigan. Torchbearer number 83 is Jacqueline Davies, she gets a big hug from her supporters as she sets off. Jackie was nominated for starting and maintaining basketball in West Wales.
1602 The flame is now with Kistiah Ramaya, 69, the former mayor of Lampeter who is an active Rotarian. He first came to the UK to study because of the aparthied regime in South Africa.
1603:Kistiah passes the flame to his wife Carol Ramaya. She was nomintated for dedicating a huge amount of time and effort to the town of Lampeter over the past 30 years, ensuring the local tennis club has remained open, canvassing for support in schools, and organising and delivering coaching for children.
Carol was nominated as a Justice of the Peace and currently gives up her time to work voluntarily as a magistrate.
1608: Torchbearer 86 is Nobel Murray, 83. She came to the United Kingdom in 1960 from Dar er salam east Africa in East Africa and became involved in the Guide and Scout movement.
On arrival to the United Kingdom she continued supporting the Guide and Scout movement until she retired in 1990. She volunteers at Hafan y deg - a residential care home for the elderly taking on entertainment activities, fundraising and meals on wheels.
Nobel looks like she is loving her stint with the torch, waving at the crowd.
1614: Nobel is carrying a Welsh Red Dragon flag along with the torch and plenty are fluttering alongside Union flags in the crowd too.
1617: Short section of convoy now as we head to Sarnau. Our own relay team here has just changed shifts - Jenny Minard and Christine Jeavans are your writers on this sunny afternoon.
1622: Today's evening celebration has recently started at Vicarage Fields in Aberystwyth. The open air event will include a performance from 100 local schoolchildren from across Ceredigion who will welcome the torch through the medium of song, film and spoken word.
Entertainment will also come from a 70-strong choir, performing arts group Theatr Felinfach and rock band Kids In Glass Houses.
Towards the end of the show, the last torchbearer of the day will light a celebration cauldron which will enable the audience to see the Olympic flame. The show ends at 19:15 BST.
1632: Still a blazing hot day here in Ceredigion, with the relay in convoy on its way to Sarnau. Afraid we've just lost the picture again - it's that pesky lack of 3G coverage. Apologies.
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1646: Sorry for the continued lack of pictures here in mid Wales. We will bring them to you again just as soon as we can.
1651: While we are waiting for the pictures to come back, why not check out the updated pictures from the day. It includes 64-year-old Jill Edge who carried the torch in Fishguard.
People are already enjoying the sunshine in Aberystwyth, where there will be an evening celebration later.
Joshua Harries tweets: "Loving life at the Olympic torch party at Aberystwyth."
1656: Our torch relay team on the ground say they have just left Brynhoffant and are about to arrive in Llanarth. We wil bring you the pictures as soon as we can.
Aled Jones from the BBC Chris Moyles show tweets: "I see the #bbctorchcam feed isn't working due to no 3G coverage. Welcome to Mid Wales!"
1701: Earlier, Sue Hale, the mother of Kidwelly torchbearer Peter Hale appealed for help in finding her lost camera which had pictures of him carrying the torch.
We're pleased to tell you that she has been reunited with it and is "very relieved".
1702: Phew! We can see again - should be arriving in Llanarth shortly.
1707: Is that rain? It is! The first rain the torch relay has seen in Wales.
The forecast for Aberaeron, the next place the flame will visit after Llanarth, is for mist and a temperature of 11C. You can hover over the dots on the map below to check out the weather.
1708: Just entering Llanarth and the picture has gone again due to the poor 3G coverage here. We hope it will come back shortly.
1710: We can't see what's happening but the first person due to run in Llanarth is Jacqueline Minchin, 35, who has Down's Syndrome. She lives in a supported flat and works part-time in a school office. The person who nominated her says: "She is a shining example of someone with a positive, can-do attitude."
She achieved the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award and is also a keen swimmer, being the sole athlete from Ceredigion to have represented Wales at five UK National Special Olympics Championships.
Don't forget you can join in the fun on Facebook and leave your comments while you wait for the 3G signal to pick up.
Angela Bedford, isn't worried about the weather. She says: "Sat here in a beautiful sunny Aberystwyth waiting for the torch in Trefechan."
Maz James says: "I am grateful that the organisers planned that the whole procession in Cardigan to go right past my house, predominately as I'm unwell so I was able to watch it all unfold on the BBC website and then from my bedroom window. Diolch yn fawr =D
That means "Thank you" (we think).
1719: Very sorry to be unable to bring you pictures in Llanarth but we can tell you the second torchbearer was due to be Dawn Kenwright.
Dawn, 56, has represented Wales at fell running, cross country and road running. She competed in events across the world and in 1989 won the ladies race in the Everest Marathon. In 1993 she was diagnosed as having Type 1 diabetes and was told that she would not be able to continue running endurance events.
But she carried on running and went back to the Everest marathon in 1999 and won the ladies race again. She also still represents Wales, most recently as part of the Welsh Masters cross country team. She has run over 40 marathons including London 14 times, and several ultra marathons.
1725: Meanwhile in Vicarage Fields, Aberystwyth, the BBC's Kevin Leonard says around 6,000 people are waiting for the torch.
Yasmin Morris is very excited at the event. She tweets: "In the Olympic torch festival waiting for kids in glass houses. Woooo!!!"
1726: The BBC's Cemlyn Davies in Aberaeron says thousands of people have gathered ready to welcome the torch. "Eric Davies will be the first torchbearer riding on his Welsh Cob, Maesmynach Angerdd but he won't be riding through the town and that will undoubtedly leave many disappointed," he says.
Update: We're now hearing the horse WILL go through the centre of the town.
1730: At last - we have some pictures back. The convoy has just arrived in Aberaeron and Eric Davies is about to ride his cob horse - a Welsh working horse - with the torch.
1738: We spoke too soon, the coverage has gone down again. Seems very patchy in this part of Wales. Sorry for the loss of picture, we'll bring you images as soon as we can.
1746: Despite the lack of picture we can confim we're in Aberaeron and the torchbearer is Evan Rowbottom, 19, who is an active member of Aber Kayakers, where he has paddled for the last five years. He enjoys teaching and recently gained his level One Coach qualification.
He is a member of the Army Cadet Force, where he has risen to the rank of Sergeant. One of his main responsibilities is training the younger cadets. He also co-leads the Aberystwyth Youth Brass Band on Cornet.
1749: Just back in time to see Erika Cunningham pass the flame to Clint Middleton. The 29-year-old has cycled 1,061 miles from Bristol to Barcelona. It took 10 days and raised over £13,000 for charity. He says he isn't a cyclist but is, "determined and truly believes that if you put your mind, heart and soul into something you can succeed".
1756: Back into convoy now. Thank you for your patience with the problems getting the pictures to you.
Martin Wink tweets: "Seems it's easier to get Olympic tickets than a decent 3G signal in Wales!"
1800: Corinne Calligan on Facebook says: "I missed my friend Rich Denyer with the torch in Brynhoffnant due to lack of 3G coverage, but the text feed made no mention of him either."
We know it's incredibly frustrating when the feed goes down but it means we can't see it here either - so we don't officially know if that torchbearer is running. However, we will do our best to mention ones we have missed.
As Corinne says, Richard Denyer ran with the torch in Brynhoffnant earlier this afternoon. He had suffered a stroke riding a motorbike and sustained severe multiple injuries, but he relearned all basic skills, walking, talking and communication skills and then took up sailing. Within five years he has achieved RYA Cruising Instructor level. He also volunteers for the Stroke Association.
The other person who was due to run in Brynhoffnant was Shon Rowcliffe, 19, who was described as "an inspiration to everyone who has ever been so lucky as to cross his path."
1801: We're in Llanon and this is qualified cricket coach and former headteacher Anthony Evans, 66. He still continues a long playing career in the local sports scene in Aberystwyth, playing cricket and golf at present. Previously he played football, tennis, athletics and rugby.
Looks like the weather is clearing up and there is low sun reflected on the sea.
1803: Anthony passes the flame to Derfel Reynolds, 23, who plays and and coaches for a local Disability Football Club. In 2009 he won a Ceredigion Sports Council volunteer of the year recognition award for his contribution to Disability Sport in Ceredigion. He now works full time and takes days off to volunteer with the Disability Sport Wales Scheme.
1805: We just saw Derfel pass the flame to Nicola Shrimpton, who works for Action for Children supporting children and young people with disabilities to enjoy activities with 1:1 support.
1810: Michael Christopherson is the last torchbearer in Llanon. He poses for what looks like a lovely photo with people from the crowd.
The flame is now getting back on the coach to head to Llanrhystud.
Meanwhile, 82-year-old John Jones, who will be running in the flame's last port of call, Aberystwyth, has told the BBC: "I'm looking forward to it. At my age I was quite surprised to be nominated."
1816: Comments have been coming in on social media sites all day about the torch relay.
Susan Stewart on Facebook says: "Following from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Unfortunately most of this happens while I'm still in bed but thankfully goes through Cheshunt, Herts where my family live on a Saturday.
"Wish I could be there, would love to be a part of this and am cheering for Andy Murray in the Tennis!"
And Joni Pike says: "I try to see the live feed sometimes during the day, but I love the whole thing about the Torch Relay. I wanted to be a torchbearer but failed at the third round but I have held the torch at Exeter, which made part of my dream to come true. The stories behind the torchbearers are inspirational."
1818: A big Happy Birthday to Gareth Farrow, who turns 20 today and after a jumping high-five with outgoing torchbearer Jason Burkinshaw, now has the torch.
He coaches at his local canoe club and the person who nominated him says: "He has been inspirational due to his high level of commitment and performance where he has represented GB and Wales."
He also risked his own life to save a fellow canoeist from drowning in the local harbour for which he received the Silver Medal from St. John's.
1821: Gareth is the final torchbearer in Llanrhystud and large crowds are cheering him on and people in cars are tooting him on.
A man on stilts walks in front of him, catching some of the limelight.
1823: The torch convoy vehicles now set off for Aberystwyth - the final destination on today's relay.
1825: John Jones, 82, who will be running in Aberystwyth, has been gearing up for his moment. He was nominated for his work in the community and told the BBC: "I'm looking forward to it. At my age I was quite surprised to be nominated."
1826: After the flame is taken through the town, it will end up at an evening celebration.
Rhodri Llwyd Morgan who has been involved with organising the relay for Ceredigion Council said the response in the town has matched the phenomenal response in the rest of Wales.
He said: "We've got near enough half the population of the town at thi s concert."
BBC Wales correspondent Iolo ap Dafydd has been out with the crowds today watching torch fever take hold. He said "There seems to be a genuine feeling of intrigue and wanting to see an unique occasion for themselves". Read his report here.
1835: The final runner in Aberystwyth will be Kyle Thomson, 16. He will carry the torch into Vicarage Fields where there will be an evening celebration.
His mum Barbara says: "We're extremely proud. It's wonderful to him. To me it's a reward because he's such a nice person and this is a way of showing him he's a lovely boy and it makes us proud."
Here is his family earlier at the evening celebration event which is already under way.
A cauldron will be lit and there will be performances from rock Band Kids in Glass Houses, dance act Twist and Pulse and a 70-strong choir.
You can hear coverage on BBC Radio Wales until 19:30 BST.
1836: And here we are in Aberystwyth where fireman Paul Armes is the first torchbearer. His wife nominated him because she says he is her "friend, hero and always there to put a smile on my face. I love him with all my heart."
Paul is grinning and waving as he runs with the flame - hope his collegues don't set their hoses on it!
Ashley Blake tweets this picture in the town and says: "How EXCITED am I."
1841: Next up is Thomas De Greeve, 17, who has Aspergers syndrome, which is on the autistic spectrum. He started running about seven years ago as part of his difficulties was sleeping. He now runs every day.
He started a running club up as an after-school club at his little sister's school, as he wanted to motivate the children there to run and keep fit. He runs with them every Thursday.
His mum says: "He is great at encouraging them to keep going. He is very committed to his running and the kids. I am very proud of who he has become."
1843: Thomas passes the torch to Qiang Shen, 50, who was nominated in memory of computer scientist, Alan Turing. According to the person who nominated him, Professor Qiang is "a world-leading researcher in Computational Intelligence and ambassador for computer science.
The nomination says: "It would be a fitting tribute to Alan Turing and an inspiration to future generations of scientists and engineers."
1847: Professor Qiang lights the torch of William Williams and the pair pose together holding their lit torches aloft.
Mr Williams, 68, is an active supporter of various local and national charities, despite being a sufferer of the no-known-cause, no-known-cure, chronic progressive disease Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC).
He has raised over £15,000 in five years for charities such as the PSC Support Group, Macmillan Cancer Support and Ceredigion MS Society.
1851: Carrying the torch now is Susanna Ditton, 21, who has overcome spinal problems and bullying. Despite that she spent six months volunteering in Kenya teaching in an underprivileged school and helping in an orphanage.
She seems to be loving it - dancing around and holding the torch above her head. She hasn't stopped smiling and is getting lots of cheers from the crowd.
People are hanging out of their windows to watch and wave as Susanna and the flame come over the River Ystwyth into the town centre. It's a party atmosphere with people crammed onto the streets.
1858: Susanna passes the torch to lifelong sports fan John Jones, 82. He has delivered Meals on Wheels to the elderly for years, raises money for the local community by running fortnightly bingo sessions and helps run a club in the village for the elderly.
The person who nominated him says: "He is a true gentleman."
1900: We seem to have lost the pictures - this happens in built up areas where lots of people are using 3G. We'll try to bring them back to you for this final leg of today's torch relay.
But remember we promised an image of the cob horse in Aberaeron when we got one? Well here it is:
1908: The final torchbearer of the day was Kyle Thomson, 16, who lit the cauldron at an evening celebration at Vicarage Fields.
He took the flame from the penultimate torchbearer Daniel Purnell who said it was "amazing, such an honour."
You can listen to BBC Radio Wales who will be providing coverage until 19:30 BST.
That's it from Christine and Jenny. Tomorrow the flame will be leaving Aberystwyth and heading to Bangor.
Diolch yn fawr (Thank you very much)
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