
View of Aberystwyth
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Many of the fantastic scenic drives in Mid Wales are set against panoramic and breathtaking backdrops and fantastic for motorists who love to explore places off the beaten track.
THE COASTAL WAY
Around 70 miles/110km of The Coastal Way lies within Ceredigion stretching from the mouth of the Dyfi Estuary in the north to
the historic market town of Cardigan in the south. It’s a place of legendary landscapes and seascapes, colourful historic seafaring ports, long stretches of coastline designated a Special Area of Conservation and seafood direct from the bay.
The stretch of coast between Ynyslas and Aberystwyth in the heart of the UNESCO Dyfi Biosphere is Cors Fochno, a rare
area of raised peat bog alive with unusual plant species like the carnivorous sundew, while on the sea shore at Borth beach you'll find an otherworldly submerged forest of millennia-old trees when tidal conditions are just right.
Mwnt beach is a sheltered sandy beach is perfect for paddling, while a walk to the top of Foel y Mwnt is a must for dolphin spotting and lovely views of Cardigan Island.
Our journey ends in Cardigan, an old fishing port with impeccable Welsh roots. In 1176, the first eisteddfod was held in Cardigan Castle and there’s still a traditional Welsh feel to the town.
In the town centre is Cardigan Castle, is scene of centuries of battles and sieges (plus Wales’s first eisteddfod, held in 1176).
The Coastal Way continues south from Cardigan to Pembrokeshire. Featuring around 60 miles/100km of The Coastal Way –
the stretch between Poppit Sands near the historic market town of Cardigan and St Davids. It lies within the Pembrokeshire
Coast National Park, the UK’s only totally coastal National Park.
Drive Route: Machynlleth to Cardigan
Miles: 70
There two electric-charging points located in Ceredigion Council Office Car Park, Canolfan Rheidol, Llanbadarn Fawr, Aberystwyth SY23 3JQ. Facility provdes provides 24-hour plug-in charging access for public use.
Also at this Venue
Events at this Venue
date | event |
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Sat 28 May - Sun 5 Jun | Aberystwyth Cycling Festival |
Sat 4 - Sat 18 Jun | Marchnad Ffermwyr | Aberystwyth Farmers Market |
Fri 26 - Sun 28 Aug | The Big Tribute Festival |
Sat 3 - Sun 4 Sep | Get Connected Rali Bae Ceredigion |
Address
Ceredigion,
SY23 2AG
Location and nearby places
Directions
Map reference: SN 584814 Lat: 52.41246 Long: -4.08311
By Car: Follow the A487 from the North or South and the A44 from the East.
Parking: free
Parking: with charge
Accessible by Public Transport: 0 miles from Aberystwyth station
Facilities
Electric car charging point
There two electric-charging points located in Ceredigion Council Office Car Park, Canolfan Rheidol, Llanbadarn Fawr, Aberystwyth SY23 3JQ. Facility provdes provides 24-hour plug-in charging access for public use.