Walking the Ceredigion Coast Path
The Ceredigion Coast Path follows the varied coastline of Cardigan Bay between Cardigan and Ynys-las. Whether you want to stroll for an hour or stride out for a week, you will find something to suit you. Join the Ceredigion Coast Path in coastal towns, villages or car parks - you will find it is signed and waymarked.
The following information will help you plan your walk along the coast path. Grading is relative to the terrain of the Ceredigion coastline and is based on the amount of elevation change and the steepness of the path but not on the overall length of the section. Click on the links to view maps and further details of that section.
Section 1 - Cardigan to Aberporth
Total distance 11.7 miles (19.1km) grade: moderate / easy.
Section 2 - Aberporth to Llangrannog
Total distance 4.8 miles (7.7km) grade: moderate / hard.
Section 3 - Llangrannog to New Quay
Total distance 9.4 miles (15km) grade: moderate.
Section 4 - New Quay to Aberaeron
Total distance 6.5 miles (10.5km) grade: moderate / easy.
Section 5 - Aberaeron to Llanrhystud
Total distance 7.4 miles (11.9km) grade: moderate / easy.
Section 6 - Llanrhystud to Aberystwyth
Total distance 10.6 miles (17km) grade: moderate / hard.
Section 7 - Aberystwyth to Ynys Las
Total distance 9.8 miles (15.7km) grade: hard.
| OS Landranger Maps; | OS Explorer Maps; |
|---|---|
| Map 145 - Cardigan and Mynydd Preseli | Map 198 - Cardigan and New Quay |
| Map 146 - Lampeter and Llandovery | Map 213 - Aberystwyth and Cwmrheidol |
| Map 135 - Aberystwyth and Machynlleth |