A last-minute break is sometimes the best kind
Sometimes the best plan is no plan at all Why a last-minute break on the Cardigan Heritage Coast might be exactly what you need What to do with a few days here The Wales Coast Path starts at the door — north to New Quay for dolphin-spotting boat trips, south to Llangrannog and Penbryn, one of the […]
Step away. The valley is waiting.
There’s a moment, shortly after the road narrows to a single track and the hedgerows close in on either side, when the rest of the world quietly drops away. The valley at Cwmtydu does that. One minute you’re on the A-road. The next, the sea is glinting at the bottom of the hill and you’re […]
Cwmtydu to Aberaeron via New Quay
Cwmtydu to Aberaeron on the Ceredigion Coast Path Distance: approx. 14.5 miles / 23 km one way Time: 6 to 7 hours Grade: Strenuous Route type: Point to point, return by bus or pre-arranged lift Map: OS Explorer 198, New Quay & Aberporth and OS Explorer 199, Lampeter & Llandovery (for Aberaeron area) This is a full coastal day linking […]
The Long Day, New Quay to Aberporth via Cwmtydu
The Long Day, New Quay to Aberporth via Cwmtydu Distance: 14 miles / 22 km one way Time: 6 to 7 hours Grade: Strenuous Route type: Point to point, bus return Map: OS Explorer 198, New Quay & Aberporth For strong walkers, this is a full day along the Ceredigion Heritage Coast, linking New Quay and Aberporth via Cwmtydu, Llangrannog, […]
Llangrannog & Ynys Lochtyn Circular
Llangrannog & Ynys Lochtyn Circular Distance: 3 miles / 5 km Time: 1.5 to 2 hours Grade: Moderate Route type: Circular from Llangrannog Map: OS Explorer 198, New Quay & Aberporth This shorter loop suits families and those who want the views from Ynys Lochtyn without a full coastal day. Starting from Llangrannog beach, follow the Wales Coast Path northeast […]
Cwmtydu to Llangrannog — The Finest Miles on the Path
Cwmtydu to Llangrannog, The Finest Miles on the Path Distance: 5.9 miles / 9.4 km one way Time: 3 to 3.5 hours Grade: Strenuous Route type: Point to point, return by bus Map: OS Explorer 198, New Quay & Aberporth This is a serious but rewarding section of the Ceredigion Coast Path, heading south from Cwmtydu to Llangrannog. The path […]
Cwmtydu to New Quay — Dolphins at Birds Rock North along the Heritage Coast
Cwmtydu to New Quay, Dolphins at Birds Rock Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km one way, approx. 8 miles / 13 km circular Time: 2.5 hours one way, allow a solid half day for the circuit Grade: Moderate Route type: Point to point with bus or boat return, or inland circular Map: OS Explorer 198, New Quay & Aberporth Heading […]
The Cwmtydu Circular — Cliffs, a Fort and a Hidden Valley
The Cwmtydu Circular, Cliffs, a Fort and a Hidden Valley Distance: 6.4 miles / 10.3 km, circular Time: 3.5 to 4 hours Grade: Moderate Map: OS Explorer 198, New Quay & Aberporth This route leaves Cwmtydu beach, climbs south on the Wales Coast Path, and returns inland through one of Ceredigion’s quiet wooded valleys. From the cove the path […]