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A five-day family holiday based on the Cardigan Bay coast, mixing sandy beaches, farm animals and narrow gauge steam railways. It's planned around a base near Aberystwyth, so no drive is longer than about an hour, and there's an indoor option every day in case it rains.
Start gently at Borth, three miles of sand with a view across the Dyfi estuary to Aberdyfi. At low tide you may see the stumps of a drowned forest on the beach. In the afternoon, visit The Animalarium in the village, where children can pet and feed farm animals, with play areas and a cafe.
Ride the electric cliff railway up Constitution Hill for the view over the town and bay, then catch the Vale of Rheidol Railway from the station in town. The steam train takes about an hour to climb the Rheidol valley to Devil's Bridge, where three bridges are built one on top of the other over the gorge. The waterfall walks are steep in places, so wear good shoes.
Fantasy Farm Park at Llanrhystud, south of Aberystwyth, has lamb feeding, milking demonstrations and space to run about. Carry on south to Moody Meadows near Aberaeron for the Moody Calf Play Barn and trampoline park, and tea in the bistro.
Take a boat trip from New Quay harbour to look for bottlenose dolphins, seals and seabirds. Trips last from one to two hours and depend on the weather, so book ahead and check the evening before. Spend the afternoon on New Quay's harbour beach, or the sandy coves at Cwmtydu and Llangrannog to the south.
Drive north to Tywyn in Southern Eryri (Southern Snowdonia) for the Talyllyn Railway, the first railway in the world to be preserved by volunteers, which runs seven miles inland past Dolgoch Falls. Finish at Corris Craft Centre, where King Arthur's Labyrinth takes you by boat into an old slate mine for an underground story trail.
The Animalarium is a hands-on animal attraction in Borth, Ceredigion, with a small selection of domestic and farm animals you can pet and feed. There are outdoor play areas, daily animal handling sessions, and a cafe open every day. Dogs are welcome and the whole site is wheelchair accessible. See…
Borth's sandy beach is the longest in Ceredigion. With three miles of gently shelving golden sand this Blue Flag Beach is especially popular with families with younger children and sailboard enthusiasts.
The Aberystwyth Electric Cliff Railway is the longest in Britain and the only one in Wales.
All aboard for an unforgettable 12 mile journey from Aberystwyth to Devil's Bridge travelling up 680ft through some of Wales’ most spectacular scenery on a historic narrow-gauge steam railway.
Devil's Bridge Waterfalls is a spectacular 300 ft waterfall attraction at Devil's Bridge in the heart of the Cambrian Mountains.
A fun day for the whole family, situated in the heart of the beautiful Mid Wales Countryside. Lamb feeding, milking demonstrations, and much more.
''A 'Dolphin Spotting Boat Trip' offers a fun educational experience for all ages. Cardigan Bay's Special Area of Conservation is home to bottlenose dolphins, Atlantic grey seals and many seabirds. Dogs welcome free of charge. Currently one wheelchair accessible boat. Group discounts, WC on board…
The Moody Calf Play Barn combines outdoor and indoor soft-play to create the perfect place for your little ones to let loose, whilst you relax with a nice warm cuppa and a slice of cake!
Historic narrow-gauge steam railway set in beautiful, unspoilt southern Snowdonia. Running from Tywyn to Abergynolwyn and Nant Gwernol, the line passes the delightful Dolgoch Falls and there are excellent forest walks at Nant Gwernol.
King Arthur’s Labyrinth in Corris, Mid Wales is an underground storytelling adventure where Welsh legends are brought to life. You sail by boat, passing through a magical waterfall, and deep into the Labyrinth. Guided by a hooded boatman, walk through the tunnels and caverns of the Labyrinth as…
| From | To | Distance * (metric) |
|---|---|---|
| The Animalarium (52.48663,-4.04407) | Borth Beach (52.4815,-4.05112) | 0.67 |
| Borth Beach (52.4815,-4.05112) | Aberystwyth Cliff Railway (52.42303,-4.0823) | 6.16 |
| Aberystwyth Cliff Railway (52.42303,-4.0823) | Vale of Rheidol Railway (52.41114,-4.07912) | 1.21 |
| Vale of Rheidol Railway (52.41114,-4.07912) | Devil's Bridge Waterfalls (52.37701,-3.84976) | 14.44 |
| Devil's Bridge Waterfalls (52.37701,-3.84976) | Fantasy Farm Park (52.28465,-4.12712) | 19.34 |
| Fantasy Farm Park (52.28465,-4.12712) | New Quay Dolphin Spotting Boat Trips (52.21541,-4.35795) | 15.77 |
| New Quay Dolphin Spotting Boat Trips (52.21541,-4.35795) | Moody Meadows | Moody Calf Play Barn & Crazy Cow Trampoline Park (52.2072,-4.28665) | 4.45 |
| Moody Meadows | Moody Calf Play Barn & Crazy Cow Trampoline Park (52.2072,-4.28665) | Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway (52.58367,-4.08884) | 39.61 |
| Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway (52.58367,-4.08884) | King Arthurs Labyrinth (52.65412,-3.84965) | 16.17 |
| Total Distance * | 117.8 miles | |
| Estimated Journey Time | 3.79 hours | |
* Approximate distance by road
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