Ceredigion Coast Path
The Ceredigion Coast Path is a 121 km waymarked route along the Cardigan Bay coast of west Wales from Cardigan to Aberystwyth — through the Heritage Coast sea cliffs, sandy coves and Regency seaside towns of this quiet Welsh coastline.
This route has no official waymarking. Serious navigation experience is required — do not rely on GPS alone. Carry OS 1:25,000 maps and study the line before you go.
About Ceredigion Coast Path
The Ceredigion coast is one of Wales's most unspoilt — cliff-top paths above dramatic sea stacks and coves, Cardigan Bay (an important harbour porpoise habitat), and the genteel seaside towns of New Quay and Aberaeron. The coast path runs the full length of the county from Cardigan in the south to Aberystwyth in the north.
For trail runners it is a two to three day challenge on well-maintained coastal paths. The Heritage Coast section between Cardigan and Llangrannog is the most dramatic; the northern section towards Aberystwyth is gentler. Dolphin and porpoise watching from the cliff tops is a bonus.
The route
Cardigan to Llangrannog (~30 km): The best section — steep cliffs, dramatic headlands, St Dogmaels.
Llangrannog to New Quay (~25 km): Past the popular beaches of Tresaith and Penbryn.
New Quay to Aberystwyth (~66 km): Through Aberaeron and the gentler northern coast.
Getting there & logistics
Start: Cardigan. Bus from Fishguard and Carmarthen.
Finish: Aberystwyth. Train on the Cambrian line.
Best time: April to October.
Safety
The Heritage Coast sections have unfenced cliff edges. In an emergency: call 999 or 112 and ask for Coastguard. Good mobile signal for most of the route.
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