Ceredigion Coast Path Map and Itinerary

Below is a brief description of the trail, broken down into more detailed sections:

Arriving in Cardigan

From Cardiff you can catch the train to Carmarthen (1hr 40 mins) and then catch a bus to Cardigan (1hr 35 mins). Alternatively if you are taking your car you can park in either of the 2 designated long term car parks in Cardigan. Arrive early and visit the Heritage Centre, pick up any last minute essentials before setting off in the morning.

Cardigan to Aberporth—12 miles

Starting from the bronze otter on the north side of the river Teifi the coastal path begins its northern journey. The first half of this day does involve some road walking but from Mwnt onwards you start feeling like you have left the pace of modern life behind. The views across to Cardigan Island (a nature reserve) are spectacular. Towards the end of the day the path heads inland to avoid the MOD base and after a narrow winding road you reach Aberporth.

Aberporth to Cwmtydu—10 miles

The beaches at Aberporth are worth a visit before you head up the coast today. Tresaith follows with its spectacular waterfall where the river plunges to the shore below. The magnificent beach of Penbryn is another highlight with its untouched sand dunes on either side. From here to Llangarrog is one of the toughest sections of the walk, it is not even 2 miles long but involves a couple of steep climbs. The rest of the walk on to Cwmtydu is fairly strenuous but you will be delighted with fantastic scenery as you walk along the path which is cut into the coastal slope.

Cwmtydu to Aberaeron—10 miles

The first section to New Quay is an excellent walk with some examples of fantastic rock formations. Great cliff top walking prevails until you reach Bird Rock—Ceredigion’s most important breeding area for seabirds. You may even catch a glimpse of guillemots, fulmars and razorbills. From New Quay you can follow the beach at low tide to Cei Beach where you stop for a well deserved break. The last stretch of this leg heads inland but its not too long before the cliff top views return.

Aberaeron to Llanrhystud—8 miles

The first couple of miles on this section are very easy going along the coastal flats. There are two routes that can be taken through Llanon either through the village or the foreshore. Heading on up to Llanrhstud you head slightly inland and one of the highlights on this section is Craig-las where you can see four lime kilns in a row.

Llanrhystud to Aberystwyth—10 miles

This stretch is one of the most remote sections of the Coast path, it is challenging but extremely worthwhile. One of the highlights on this section are the Penderi Cliffs where seabirds come to nest and where all the sessile oak trees have been stunted in growth due to the strong winds.

Aberystwyth to Ynys-las—10 miles

Spend time strolling around Aberystwyth town and visiting the castle before heading up along the final section of the path to Ynys-las. Constitution Hill is the first point of interest where you get fantastic views over Cardigan Bay, with its cafe and camera obscura its worth taking a break here. The section from Clarach to Borth is strenuous and when you reach Borth you have to see what the tide is doing before chosing to walk either along the beach or inland. The walk finishes in Ynys-las where the sand dunes are part of the National Nature reserve at the Dyfi Estuary. Accommodation will be back in Borth, so you can catch the hourly coastal bus back to your accommodation after the walk, or you can walk back if you prefer!

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