Aberporth to Cardigan – on the Wales Coast Path
Steep-sided cwms, picturesque cliffs and tiny coves that are home to tempting beaches are typical of the final day’s walking on this section
- Porthmadog-Harlech
- Harlech-Barmouth
- Barmouth-Llwyngwril
- Llwyngwril-Aberdyfi
- Aberdyfi-Machynlleth
- Machynlleth-Borth
- Borth-Aberystwyth
- Aberystwyth-Llanon
- Llanon-New Quay
- New Quay-Aberporth
- Aberporth-Cardigan
- Cardigan
Outline
Distance: 13 miles / 21 kilometres
Start: Dolphin sculpture, Aberporth – SN 258 515
Finish: Otter sculpture beside Afon Teifi, Cardigan – SN 177 458
Maps: Ordnance Survey Explorer 198 Cardigan and New Quay, Landranger 145 Cardigan and Mynydd Preseli
Services: Aberporth has a range of accommodation and places to eat as well as campsites, but little in the way of shops. Cardigan has a much better choice of facilities, including accommodation, nearby campsite, places to eat, cash machines and shops. However, there are very few facilities en route other than a campsite, public toilets and seasonal kiosk selling drinks and snacks at Mwnt; and a hotel with restaurant at Gwbert near the end of the day. (Cardigan Tourist Information Centre at Theatr Mwldan | 01239 613230 | cardiganTIC@ceredigion.gov.uk)
Where to stay: Cardigan has lots of places to stay, including:
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