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Cerdded Cymru - The Welsh Walks Guide

Aberystwyth Edition


Walks around Aberystwyth - Google Maps



List of Walks

• Aberystwyth: Castle, Marina, Pen Dinas Hill Fort and the Afon Rheidol (4 miles)
• Aberystwyth: Castle. Marina,Tanybwlch beach and the Ystwyth river bank (6 miles)
• Aberystwyth: Constitution Hill, Coast and Woodland Walk (3 miles)
• Aberystwyth: Rural Walk from Llanbadarn (3.5 miles)
• Aberystwyth: Constitution Hill and Llangorwen Circuit (5.5 miles)
• Aberystwyth: Harbour Mouth, Tanybwlch Pebble Beach and the Bank of the Afon Ystwyth (3.5 miles)
• Aberystwyth: Historical and Cultural Highlights (7 miles)
• Aberystwyth: Pendinas from the Harbour Entrance (2.2 miles)
• Aberystwyth: Plas Crug and the banks of the Afon Rheidol (2.5 miles)
• Aberystwyth: The National Library, University Campus and Arts Centre with Good Views of Aberystwyth (3 miles)



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Aberystwyth Castle, Marina, Pen Dinas Hill Fort and the Afon Rheidol (4 miles)


Walk type:
Village, town or city walk
Distance: 
4 miles
6 km (approx)

Walk grade:
C+
 

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Along the Promenade to the Castle, passing the Pier and the original University Building. Then to the Harbour, crossing Trefechan Bridge to the Marina before ascending Pen Dinas hill. Returning along the River Rheidol and the Promenade Starting place: At the bandstand on the Promenade.
Map reference: SN583820
Parking: Any car park in Aberystwyth, then make your way to the Promenade.
Aberystwyth Castle. Marina,Tanybwlch beach and the Ystwyth river bank (6 miles)


Walk type:
Village, town or city walk
Distance: 
6 miles
10 km (approx)

Walk grade:
D
 

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A level walk, more or less, starting at Aberystwyth castle'' Walk to the marina area and harbour entrance, then along the Tanybwlch shingle beach (not suitable for swimming), then inland to meet the river Ystwyth and walk back along its bank to the marina. Starting place: In Aberystwyth, at the castle.
Map reference: SN579816
Parking: Any car park in Aberystwyth, then make your way to the Promenade.




Aberystwyth: Constitution Hill, Coast and Woodland Walk (3 miles)


Walk type:
Coastal
Distance: 
3 miles
5 km (approx)

Walk grade:
C+
 

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A walk from Aberystwyth promenade going north along the coast for about a mile then turning inland through woodlands and fields back into the town. Starting place: At the north end of the promenade near the Cliff Railway
Map reference: SN583824
Parking: Any car park in Aberystwyth, then make your way to the Promenade.
Aberystwyth: a Rural Walk from Llanbadarn (3.5 miles)


Walk type:
Fields and Woodlands
Distance: 
3.5 miles
6 km (approx)

Walk grade:
C+
 

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A pleasant walk from Llanbadarn through countryside on the edge of Aberystwyth. Starting place: The War Memorial in the centre of Llanbadarn
Map reference: SN599932
Parking:  Look for parking on one of the approach streets or on the lane at the start of the walk.




Aberystwyth: Constitution Hill and Llangorwen Circuit (5.5 miles)


Walk type:
Grassy Hill or mountains
Distance: 
5.5 miles
9 km (approx)

Walk grade:
C+
 

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From Bandstand up Constitution Hill, through the Allt-glas wood to Rhydhir and return via Llangorwen and the Coast Path. Starting place: In the area of the bandstand on the promenade
Map reference: SN583820
Parking: Convenient parking place in Aberystwyth such as the promenade.
Aberystwyth: Harbour Mouth, Tanybwlch Pebble Beach and the Bank of the Afon Ystwyth (3.5 miles)


Walk type:
Coastal
Distance: 
3.5 miles
6 km (approx)

Walk grade:
D
 

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Walk along the top of the Tanybwlch Beach before walking inland to return along the bank of the Afon Ystwyth Starting place: At the bridge adjacent to the parking area at the mouth of the harbour.
Map reference: SN579806
Parking: The parking area at the mouth of the harbour.
Aberystwyth: Historical and Cultural Highlights (7 miles)


Walk type:
Village, town or city walk
Distance: 
7 miles
11 km (approx)

Walk grade:
C+
 


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The connoisseurs'' route around Aberystwyhth visiting the castle, the Marina, Pendinas Hill Fort and Wellington Memorial, the National Library of Wales, University Campus and Arts Centre and Parc Naur Penglais Starting place:  At the bandstand on the promenage
Map reference: SN583820

Parking: Find a parking place in Aberystwyth

 




Aberystwyth: Pendinas from the Harbour Entrance (2.2 miles)


Walk type:
Coastal
Distance: 
2.2 miles
4 km (approx)

Walk grade:
C+
 

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A walk up to the Pen Dinas hill to the monument and adjoining hill fort. A circular walk taking the best route direction for a circular walk ascending Pen Dina. Starting place: At the car park at Tanybwlch Beach at the entrance to Aberystwyth Harbour
Map reference: SN579806
Parking: At the car park at Tanybwlch Beach at the entrance to Aberystwyth Harbour.
Aberystwyth: Plas Crug and the banks of the Afon Rheidol (2.5 miles)


Walk type:
Village, town or city walk
Distance: 
2.5 miles
4 km (approx)

Walk grade:
D
 

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An easy route taking you through the pleasant Plas Crug avenue and along the banks of the Afon Rheidol Starting place: Weatherspoons Public House at Aberystwyth Railway Station
Map reference: SN585816
Parking: Parking in the car park alongside Park Avenue around the corner from the roundabout beyond the taxi rank.
Aberystwyth: The National Library, University Campus and Arts Centre with Good Views of Aberystwyth (3 miles)


Walk type:
Village, town or city walk
Distance: 
3 miles
5 km (approx)

Walk grade:
C
 

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A more or less traffic free walk to the National Library, University Campus and Parc Natur Penglais with good views of Aberystwyth Starting place: Weatherspoons Public House at Aberystwyth Railway Station
Map reference: SN585631
Parking: Find a parking space in Aberystwyth