Dylan Thomas Trail
A 24-mile long-distance footpath in Wales beginning in Llanon and ending in New Quay, visiting places associated with Wales’ national poet, Dylan Thomas. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: SN 515 671
Distance: 24 miles (38 km)
Time: 9–12 hours
Duration: 1–2 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
198 Cardigan and New Quay / Aberteifi and Ceinewydd
199 Lampeter, Llanbedr Pont Steffan, Tregaron and Llan-non
Summary
The Dylan Thomas Trail is a walking route through some of the legendary Welsh poet’s favourite parts of Ceredigion and the places that inspired some of his best writing, including Under Milk Wood. Starting in the coastal village of Llanon, the trail heads inland through Mid Wales farming country to Pennant. After crossing Afon Arth, the route follows country lanes and farmland paths to Cilcennin. From here, a quiet country road leads toward Castell Trefilan, passing the hamlet of Tal-sarn. From Pont Tal-sarn, road walking ceases as the trail heads back toward the coast by following Afon Aeron downstream. Although the river is left behind at Pont Fawr, the coastbound walk continues to the Ceredigion seaside resort of Aberaeron via Brynog Mansion, Newbridge, Ty Glyn, and Llanerchaeron. From the seaside, the coastline is followed southwest to the finish in New Quay (Ceinewydd) via the Ceredigion Coast Path.