Ceredigion Coast Path

Ynyslas (Borth) to Cardigan
101km/63 miles
Signed (in development)

Along the spectacular Heritage Coast of Cardigan Bay, from the Dyfi estuary via Aberystwyth, Aberaeron, New Quay and Aberporth to join the Pembrokeshire Coast Path National Trail at Cardigan. The path includes clifftops, beaches, sandy bays and scenic seaside resorts in an area rich in Welsh language and culture.

Some sections of the path are still under development but almost all the coastline can now be walked. Currently walkers will need to use links along inland footpaths and roads between Cymtydu and Llangrannog, Penbryn and Tresaith, and Aberporth to Mwnt.

The Trail is being developed by Ceredigion council and Cardiganshire Coast and Country.

Public Transport

Borth and Aberystywyth are linked by rail, with regular services towards Machynlleth, Shrewsbury and Birmingham. Local buses follow the coast between Aberystwyth and New Quay, and link Aberystwyth and Aberaeron with Tresaith, Aberporth and Cardigan. There is also a summer service along the coast south of New Quay. Cardigan has regular bus services to Carmarthen for trains to Cardiff, Swansea, Fishguard, Milford Haven, Pembroke and connections for many other destinations; also various bus services covering the Pembrokeshire Coast (see Pembrokeshire Coast Path).
National public transport information
Public transport in Wales

Publications

If you are interested in walking the whole route, we recommend using the first two publications listed below together with the relevant Ordnance Survey maps.

• Walking the Ceredigion Coast, free leaflet with overview, OS map extracts and practical information, from Ceredigion council. Order here! Also downloadable along with additional walks details at www.walkcardiganbay.com.
• Walking the Cardigan Bay Coast from Cardigan to Borth by Liz Allan, ISBN 1 902302 09 5. Kittiwake £3.95.
  Describes a continous route using inland diversions where coastal sections are not yet available. Clear sketch maps, text and attractive illustrations.
• Fifteen local walks on the Cardigan Bay Coast by Liz Allen, ISBN 1 902302 14 1. Kittiwake £3.95.
  Short circular walks (1.5km/1 mile to 9.5km/6 miles) using sections of the coastal path. Includes some public transport details. Clear sketch maps, text and attractive illustrations.

Contacts

• Ceredigion council
• www.ceredigion-coastal-footpath.com (a site maintained by a partnership of local tourism businesses)

Region

• Wales

Local authority

• Ceredigion

Connecting routes

• Birmingham and Aberystwyth Walk
• Dyfi Valley Way
• Pembrokeshire Coast Path

Maps

• Explorer OL23, 198, 213
• Landranger 135, 145, 146
  

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Visitor information

• Aberystwyth
• Aberaeron
• Borth
• Cardigan
• New Quay

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