Ceredigion Coast Path
A 59-mile long-distance walk following the coastline of Ceredigion from Cardigan in the south to the Dyfi Estuary in the north, passing through Aberystwyth along the way. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: SN 177 458
Distance: 59 miles (94 km)
Time: 25–30 hours
Duration: 4–6 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
OL23 Cadair Idris and Llyn Tegid
OL35 North Pembrokeshire / Gogledd Sir Benfro
198 Cardigan and New Quay / Aberteifi a Ceinewydd
199 Lampeter / Llanbedr Pont Steffan, Tregaron and Llan-non
213 Aberystwyth and Cwm Rheidol, Devil’s Bridge and Pontarfynach
Summary
The Ceredigion Coast Path runs along the Welsh Heritage Coast from Cardigan northwards along Cardigan Bay to Ynyslas near Borth, a short distance north of Aberystwyth. The official start, in Cardigan, is marked by the bronze otter next to the bridge on the northern bank of the River Teifi, and the walk finishes at the Ynyslas war memorial. Geographically, the path crosses a variety of landscapes, including views across to Cardigan Island Nature Reserve, the dune system at Ynyslas, high cliffs, storm beaches, sandy bays, and sea caves. In terms of wildlife, alongside native seabirds, the Ceredigion coastline is renowned for bottlenose dolphins, porpoises, and grey seals. Towns, villages, hamlets, and significant geographical sites visited along the route from start to finish include Cardigan, Gwbert, Foel y Mwnt, Allt y Gwrddon, Parcllyn, Aberporth, Tresaith, Penbryn, Llangrannog, Pendinaslochdyn, Penmoelciliau, Cwmtydu, Craig Yr Adar Nature Reserve, New Quay, Afon Drywi, Aberaeron, Aberarth, Llansantffraed, Llanrhystud, Penderi Cliffs, Aberystwyth, Borth, and the Dyfi Estuary.