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The Ceredigion Coast Path is a walking holiday following 60 miles of Cardigan Bay. Perhaps owing to its wild nature, Ceredigion's praises have remained largely unsung. However, this seclusion has resulted in untarnished coastlines and one of the bastions of Welsh language and culture.
Wildlife find their perfect habitat here, and bring an element of the unexpected to these shores. Cardigan Bay is the natural habitat of bottlenose dolphins, seals and porpoise and sections of the Ceredigion coast path have been designated as a Special Area of Conservation for their native wildlife population.
New Quay and its environs were a formative part of the poets upbringing, and you can certainly sense the presence of the Ceredigion landscape in his poetry. Walking in the footsteps of Dylan Thomas, the Ceredigion Coast Path offers an insight into the scenic countryside, houses and locations where Dylan Thomas lived and wrote during the war.
This Welsh walking holiday links up with two of Wales’s National Trails. The 60 mile coast path continues northward from Cardigan out of its junction with the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path. From there you are within a stones throw of the Dyfi Estuary National Nature Reserve at Ynyslas, with a further drive into the heart of the country bringing you to Glyndŵr’s Way National Trail.
Celtic Trails Walking Holidays is Wales’ oldest walking company and has 20 years’ experience providing tailored, high quality itineraries for walkers who appreciate personal service, comfort and organisation.
For more information or advice on walking the Ceredigion Coast Path, please call our walk team today on 01291 689774. They will be delighted to help you with your holiday plans.
Walkers can expect the route to be uncrowded, even tranquil. There are long stretches where its likely that you will not see another soul for miles. There are almost always alternate routes heading inland if you're unsure of the force of the wind along the cliffs, as well as one inland route for when it's not possible to walk across Newquay Bay beach toward Llanrhystud (check essential info. for tide times).
There are some more challenging sections, such as part of the Aberporth to Cymtydu section, where the route wends its way along the undulating cliffs before dropping back into the secluded inlets and coves found along the route. Where you're occasionally diverted from the shore, you'll find forest track and farmland before rejoining the quiet sloping hillside paths along the coast.
Cardigan to Ynys-lasCCP1S-N ~ Cardigan to Ynys-las ~ 7 / 6 classic| Day | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1: | Arrive Cardigan | |
| Day 2: | Cardigan to Aberporth | 12 miles/19km |
| Day 3: | Aberporth to Cwmtydu | 10 miles/16km |
| Day 4: | Cwmtydu to Aberaeron | 10.5 miles/17km |
| Day 5: | Aberaeron to Llanrhystud | 7.5 miles/12km |
| Day 6: | Llanrhystud to Aberystwyth | 10.5 miles/17km |
| Day 7: | Aberystwyth to Ynys-las | 10 miles/16km |
| Day 8: | Depart Aberystwyth |
CCP2S-N ~ Cardigan to Ynys-las ~ 6 / 5 classic| Day | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1: | Arrive Cardigan | |
| Day 2: | Cardigan to Aberporth | 12 miles/19km |
| Day 3: | Aberporth to New Quay | 14 miles/22.5km |
| Day 4: | New Quay to Llanrhystud | 14 miles/22.5km |
| Day 5: | Llanrhystud to Aberystwyth | 10.5 miles/17km |
| Day 6: | Aberystwyth to Ynys-las | 10 miles/16km |
| Day 7: | Depart Aberystwyth |
These itineraries can also be walked north to south, as well as being combined with the Meirionnydd Coastal Path - please contact us for further details.
You choose which day you would like your holiday to start on. We will book your holiday in accordance with your requirements.
Our Ceredigion Coast Path holidays are available to walk March to October.
Prevailing westerly winds can bring an element of changeability to walking out alongside the coast. Here, waterproofs should be always be packed, and walkers are advised to be prepared for windy conditions.
Between New Quay Bay and Aberaeron, most of the times walkers should be able to wake the beach path around the bay - but, depending on the tide walkers may have to take the road adjacent to the shore.
Rail - Railway stations are located in Carmarthen (for Cardigan) and Aberystwyth.
Bus
Bus stations are located at Carmarthen, Cardigan and Aberystwyth
Public Transport note
Please note that there are no bus services between Carmarthen train station and Cardigan on a Sunday and therefore if you are intending arriving to Cardigan using public transport on this day a taxi transfer will be required for this final leg of the journey.
Taxi
Carmarthen to Cardigan - prices available upon request.
Cardigan to Aberystwyth - prices available upon request.
I would describe Celtic Trails as organised; easy to follow instructions, well-chosen lovely hotels, outstanding scenery. Independent before, you are great! Will use you again.
Celtic Trails were well organised, smooth running and informative. This was a lovely walk in a new area and made me feel more relaxed and fitter, although I'm already a regular walker.
Celtic Trails were very nice to deal with: Fast, friendly responses, very details information. Would certainly use you again.
Good communication, good value. We are five university friends living in South Africa, Mauritius and Switzerland. It was a wonderful relaxed way to catch up with people.
We would recommend Celtic Trails to a friend - efficient, excellent documentation and appropriate accommodation.
I would describe Celtic Trails as a friendly and personal service.
Hassle free walking holiday. We found some very good food.
This walk was recommended by Celtic Trails when we were unable to book the Pembrokeshire Coast Path. A great alternative with varied walking, great views, pretty villages / towns and good places to eat.
Celtic Trails were adaptable, with bespoke requirements. The Ceredigion Coast Path had beautiful scenery and landscape - good weather helped.
Wonderful scenery in a part of the UK I've never been to before - accommodation of good quality and all arrangements went smoothly.
A wonderful walk - the landscape more than exceeded my expectations.
I honestly can't think of anything that could be improved upon. The whole process was hassle-free and was just brilliant. I will definitely walk with you again.
"I will definitely walk with you again, I honestly can't think of anything that could of been improved upon. The whole process was hassle-free and was just brilliant."
We most enjoyed the Ceredigion coast path: varied, beautiful landscape, sportive without being too difficult, absolutely quiet and not crowded.
Hi Nathan Just wanted to say many thanks for the super organisation of our amazing holidays. It all went and we enjoyed it. The sun came out and much to R's delight, we even saw a dolphin on the last walk. Wishing you a nice summer and hope the Welsh heatwave continues.
I was very satisfied with all of the accommodations booked for me by Celtic Trails. The hosts were welcoming and friendly and I felt at east with all of them. Your choices are excellent and will be a factor in my deciding to use your services again.
"I was very satisfied with all the accommodations booked for me by Celtic Trails. The hosts were welcoming and friendly. I felt at ease with all of them. Your choices are excellent and will be a factor in my deciding to use your services again."
Celtic Trails met our expectations. What we most enjoyed about this walk was the scenery, the wildlife and the challenge.
"This is a great track with lovely and varied scenery. The accommodation was comfortable, very friendly & welcoming to tired walkers and sent us refreshed in the morning. Lovely, thanks."
"Luggage and private transfer was perfect. I used to organise and carry everything myself. Celtic Trails makes everything nice and a lot easier. I like walking from one destination to the next, rather than staying in one place. I recommend Celtic Trails. Thank you very much! I had a wonderful week."
We will check your details and come back to you within two working days with a personalised estimate based on your requirements. We will then formally request a deposit of £150 per person (£100 per person for a single centre break) and book all your arrangements - find out about our full booking process here.
Please note this does not constitute a booking confirmation, we kindly ask you to refrain from booking any travel until we have confirmed all your arrangements.
Still Have Questions?If you are still unsure on any of your requirements, please do enquire with us first and one of our friendly team will be happy to help you with any queries you have.
Please note: exact accommodation booked will depend on availability.
