Karen’s guide to Ceredigion
Sightseeing
Aberporth is a small coastal village just 5 miles along the coast from here. It is possible to walk there along the coastal path although you can drive there for a day at the beach or start a coastal walk from there. Like anywhere around here the roads are narrow and vehicle access and parking can be restrictive. There is a tourist car park near the beach front however there is a lesser spotted car park, not sign posted at Heol Y Graig (SA43 2DB) where you will find less competitive parking.
From there you can explore Aberporth where there is a great Ice Cream shop, pub and food. You can stop at the beach or walk along the coast for a couple of miles to Tresaith Beach.
The coastal path between these two is mainly paved and level so adequate for people with limited ability however the decent at the Tresaith end is unsuitable.
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Aberporth Beach
Aberporth is a small coastal village just 5 miles along the coast from here. It is possible to walk there along the coastal path although you can drive there for a day at the beach or start a coastal walk from there. Like anywhere around here the roads are narrow and vehicle access and parking can be restrictive. There is a tourist car park near the beach front however there is a lesser spotted car park, not sign posted at Heol Y Graig (SA43 2DB) where you will find less competitive parking.
From there you can explore Aberporth where there is a great Ice Cream shop, pub and food. You can stop at the beach or walk along the coast for a couple of miles to Tresaith Beach.
The coastal path between these two is mainly paved and level so adequate for people with limited ability however the decent at the Tresaith end is unsuitable.
There are only disabled parking spaces near the beach, and no other car park. So if you want to go here by car then you need to park on one of the residential roads. Not ideal! The river Saith can be seen tumbling over the cliffs in a cascading waterfall. Another option for visiting Tresaith beach is to drive to Penbryn beach and walk along the coastal path, which takes about half an hour.
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Tresaith
61 Heol Y GraigThere are only disabled parking spaces near the beach, and no other car park. So if you want to go here by car then you need to park on one of the residential roads. Not ideal! The river Saith can be seen tumbling over the cliffs in a cascading waterfall. Another option for visiting Tresaith beach is to drive to Penbryn beach and walk along the coastal path, which takes about half an hour.
Mwnt (pronounced Moont) is out of the cul-de-sac turn right then left. Don’t follow the sign. That’s for cars. Follow the road for a couple of miles, pass the campsite and you’ll come to a Dairy Farm. Keep going through the gate (it’s a Public Right of Way) and follow the Coastal Path signs. Before long you will see a small peak/mount. That’s your destination. Keep going for another couple of miles and you will arrive at Mwnt Beach.
It’s National Trust site with a large car park, an old Chapel, a graveyard and also clean toilets & a tea shop. The walk to top of Mwnt must be done. Great 360 views, on a clear day you can see the north side of Cardigan Bay and Snowdonia 40 miles away. Wexford in Ireland is 60 miles away to the west. Let me know if you see that. I’ve not but I’m told it is there if you stand on your tip toes.
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Mwnt
Mwnt (pronounced Moont) is out of the cul-de-sac turn right then left. Don’t follow the sign. That’s for cars. Follow the road for a couple of miles, pass the campsite and you’ll come to a Dairy Farm. Keep going through the gate (it’s a Public Right of Way) and follow the Coastal Path signs. Before long you will see a small peak/mount. That’s your destination. Keep going for another couple of miles and you will arrive at Mwnt Beach.
It’s National Trust site with a large car park, an old Chapel, a graveyard and also clean toilets & a tea shop. The walk to top of Mwnt must be done. Great 360 views, on a clear day you can see the north side of Cardigan Bay and Snowdonia 40 miles away. Wexford in Ireland is 60 miles away to the west. Let me know if you see that. I’ve not but I’m told it is there if you stand on your tip toes.
Gwbert (pronounced ‘Goo-bert’) is out of the cul-de-sac turn left up the hill and down the other side. You can’t miss it. At ‘The Flat Rock’ (Bistro where you can refuel) you can go left to Port Cardigan & Cardigan Town or right along the Ceredigion Coastal Path for about a mile. Cut through The Cliff Hotel & Spa and follow the path by the Golf Course and you will pick up the coastal cliff path. Along this short stretch are a couple of small beach coves that are sheltered. Perfect for a picnic to enjoy the Sun & Sea. These are usually very quiet and you may have the beach to yourself.
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Gwbert
Gwbert (pronounced ‘Goo-bert’) is out of the cul-de-sac turn left up the hill and down the other side. You can’t miss it. At ‘The Flat Rock’ (Bistro where you can refuel) you can go left to Port Cardigan & Cardigan Town or right along the Ceredigion Coastal Path for about a mile. Cut through The Cliff Hotel & Spa and follow the path by the Golf Course and you will pick up the coastal cliff path. Along this short stretch are a couple of small beach coves that are sheltered. Perfect for a picnic to enjoy the Sun & Sea. These are usually very quiet and you may have the beach to yourself.
There is a large car park here with toilets and a small pub/restaurant. This is a national trust site/area. So if you’re a member it’s free :) From here it’s just a 5 minute walk down the road to the beautiful stretch of beach. No lifeguards on this beach. From Penbryn you have two choices of coastal path walks. Tresaith and on to Aberporth for a longer walk or in the opposite direction on to Llangrannog.
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Penbryn Beach
There is a large car park here with toilets and a small pub/restaurant. This is a national trust site/area. So if you’re a member it’s free :) From here it’s just a 5 minute walk down the road to the beautiful stretch of beach. No lifeguards on this beach. From Penbryn you have two choices of coastal path walks. Tresaith and on to Aberporth for a longer walk or in the opposite direction on to Llangrannog.
Beautiful beach but not very big when the tide is in. When the tide is out you can access the other coved beach or access it via the coastal path. Pretty village with a good selection of food outlets and public toilets. There are two car parks here. The larger of the two is free and about a 10 minute walk down to the beach. Or, the other one which only has parking for about 20 cars is right in the village close to the beach but is pay and display. Lifeguard during summer months.
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Llangrannog Beach
B4321Beautiful beach but not very big when the tide is in. When the tide is out you can access the other coved beach or access it via the coastal path. Pretty village with a good selection of food outlets and public toilets. There are two car parks here. The larger of the two is free and about a 10 minute walk down to the beach. Or, the other one which only has parking for about 20 cars is right in the village close to the beach but is pay and display. Lifeguard during summer months.
Poppit Sands. It's a big beach and even bigger when the tide is out. Inland there are dunes and on dry land pubs/restaurants nearby. Note that this is a tidal estuary. Know the tides and be mindful of where you go.
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Poppit Sands Beach
Poppit Sands. It's a big beach and even bigger when the tide is out. Inland there are dunes and on dry land pubs/restaurants nearby. Note that this is a tidal estuary. Know the tides and be mindful of where you go.
Cardigan town information
Cardigan or in Welsh, Aberteifi, meaning the estuary of the River Teifi, which is pronounced TeeVe (more or less).
Cardigan town is a small town of about 5000 population and dates back to the 10th century and comes complete with a castle that you can visit today.
Cardigan is a Welsh language-speaking community with around half speak welsh as their principle language and nearly everyone speaks English.
The High Street is probably about a mile long with plenty of shops to keep you occupied. Venture away from the High St to find a mix of residential homes, boutique shops and some hidden gems.
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Cardigan
Cardigan or in Welsh, Aberteifi, meaning the estuary of the River Teifi, which is pronounced TeeVe (more or less).
Cardigan town is a small town of about 5000 population and dates back to the 10th century and comes complete with a castle that you can visit today.
Cardigan is a Welsh language-speaking community with around half speak welsh as their principle language and nearly everyone speaks English.
The High Street is probably about a mile long with plenty of shops to keep you occupied. Venture away from the High St to find a mix of residential homes, boutique shops and some hidden gems.