To celebrate 15 years since the Ceredigion Coast Path was opened, a series of six guided walks are being led by the Ceredigion Rights of Way team in June and July, exploring circular routes to and from the Ceredigion Coast Path. The Ceredigion Coast Path starts/ ends at Ynyslas, and continues south to Cardigan. The series of six guided walks explore the varied landscapes and habitats along the 60 mile route.
Walk 1: Borth / Ynys Las guided walk
Wednesday, 21 June. Start at 18:00 (6pm) from Natural Resources Wales car park
The first walk of the Ceredigion Coast Path circular guided walks series takes place on the longest day of the year. Choose from two walk options:
Option 1: an easy, approximately 2 mile walk, suitable for all the family on surfaces which include sand, grass and track.
Option 2: a longer, up to 5 miles, leisurely walk over sand, grass and track to make the most of the long daylight hours.
The walks are free of charge, but please note that there is a fee for parking.
Walk 2: Aberystwyth
Saturday, 1 July. Start at 13.00 ( 1pm) from the Bandstand on Aberystwyth promenade
Fabulous views across Cardigan Bay.
Option 1: Easy 2.5 mile walk taking in Constitution Hill (Craig Glais), Aberystwyth Golf Club and Parc Natur Penglais.
Option 2: Moderate 6 miles circular including Constitution Hill (Craig Glais), Clarach Bay, Cwm Woods, Aberystwyth Golf Club and Parc Natur Penglais nature reserve.
Walk 3: Aberaeron
Wednesday, July 5. Start at 18:00 (6pm) from Aberaeron Harbour, Pwll Cam footbridge.
Option 1 – 0.5-1 mile, circular option following the Aeron and return via Coast Path. Easy but some uneven surfacing.
Option 2 – 5-6 miles to Llanerchaeron, Aberarth and return via the Coast Path. Moderate and a variety of terrain and surfacing.
Walk 4: New Quay
Saturday 15 July. Start 13:00 (1pm) from public toilets near the harbour
Circular walk to Cwm Soden and Cwm Tydu and return. 7-8 miles. Moderate but many steep inclines and a variety of terrain and surfacing. High cliff edges.
Walk 5: Llangrannog
Wednesday 19 July. Start from Urdd Centre at 18:00 ( 6pm)
Option 1 – Short walk. Circular or linear with bus return. Easy.
Option 2 – 5-6 mile moderate circular around Llangrannog incorporating Ynys Lochtyn.
Walk 6: Cardigan
Saturday, 29 July. Start at 13.00 ( 1pm) from Cardigan Netpool carpark (pay and display)
13 mile circular to Ferwig, Mwnt and return. Moderate with a wide variety of surfacing.