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Walking in Ceredigion

Ceredigion and Cardigan Bay walking choices are diverse indeed, including spectacular coastal walking along the Ceredigion Coast Path to exploring the river valleys, estuary trails and nature reserves around the River Teifi.

The Ceredigion Coast Path stretches for around 50 miles and links two National Trust trails. The Pembrokeshire Coast Path hooks into the Ceredigion Coast Path at Cardigan, then weaves north upto Ynyslas and the Dyfi Estuary National Nature Reserve. Plenty of opportunity along the way to admire the Marine Heritage Coast here, and spot dolphins and seals! There's an excellent choice of linear walking routes in Ceredigion including currently the Borth to Devil's Bridge route and Aberaeron to Lampeter.

The Glyndwr's Way, an official National Trail since 2000 (weblink right), stretches 132 miles across Mid Wales. It's name is derived from Owain Glyndwr, a renowned Welsh warrior who fought for Welsh independence in the early 15th century. Beginning at Knighton on the England border, this path links with Offa's Dyke as well as weaving west into the Radnorshire Hills, along the Clywedog Reservoir, onwards to Machynlleth.

A number of important nature reserves are located in Ceredigion. Cors Caron, just north of Tregaron village, is one of the best examples of raised bog systems in the UK. Ynyslas is part of the sublime Dyfi Natinoal Natures Reserve (one of Wales' best!). Many flock to the stunning sand dune backed beach here at Borth. Checkout the Countryside Council for Wales weblink right for directions to the informative Ynyslas Centre situated in the heart of the dunes! Alongside the River Teifi sits the Welsh Wildlife Centre and Teifi Marshes Nature Reserve (see weblink right for details). Cycle trails, nature trails, Otter Gift shops and birdwatching hides are all here.

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Ceredigion Tourist Information Centres

Aberystwyth Tourist Information Centre, Terrace Road, Aberystwyth SY23 2AG. Tel: 01970 612125.

Aberaeron Tourist Information Centre, The Quay, Aberaeron, SA46 0BT. Tel: 01545 570602.

Cardigan Tourist Information Centre, Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan, SA43 2JY. Tel: 01239 613230.

Borth and New Quay Tourist Information Centres are open from Easter to September only. New Quay Tourist Information Centre, Church Street, New Quay SA45 9NZ. Tel: 01545 560865. Borth Tourist Information Centre, High Street, Borth SY24 5HY. Tel: 01970 871174.

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Best Beaches Cardigan Bay

Some of the cleanest and best of UK beaches are here on Cardigan Bay. Blue Flag beaches are numerous, including Aberporth, Aberystwyth's two beaches, Borth, Llanngrannog, New Quay and Tresaith. Many of the beaches here are beautifully remote, and away from the crowds. Surfers looking for a stunning quieter beach backed by dunes will love Borth beach.

Cardigan Bay beaches sit alongside pretty villages, ports and harbours. Like Aberporth, Tresaith and Llangrannog for example, or the stunning National Trust beaches of Mwnt and Penbryn.

New Quay is a top hotspot for watersports, particularly sailing, windsurfing and surfing. Checkout the weblink for Cardigan Bay Watersports right for details. Cardigan Bay Watersports, Training Centre, Sandy Slip, Glanmore Terrace, New Quay, Ceredigion SA45 9PS. Tel: 01545 561 257.

The characters of Cardigan Bay's beaches is diverse too, ranging from the endless sands of beaches like Penbryn and Borth, to idyllic hidden cove beaches like Cilborth beach at Llangrannog (this stunning coastal stretch is owned by the National Trust).

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Cycling Trails & Mountain Biking in Ceredigion

Cyclists and Mountain Bike enthusiasts have long been head to the many cycling trails and mountain bike trail challenges in Ceredigion. There's a superb choice of cycle trails at Bwlch Nant-yr-Arian Forest Recreation Centre in the heart of Mid Wales (also with award winning visitor centre and Red Kite Centre/weblink right).

No less than three areas in Ceredigion have been designated official Wales Cycle Break Centres - see the Ceredigion Cycling Breaks weblink right for details.

The Rheidol Cycle Trail stretches for 28km between Aberystwyth and stunning Devil's Bridge, and for dedicated long-distance cyclists checkout the Sustrans National Cycle Route 81, Lon Cambria running for 113 miles between Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth.

Bwlch Nant-yr-Arian Visitor Centre, Ponterwyd, Aberystwyth SY23 3AD. Tel: 01970 890694.

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Fishing/Angling Ceredigion, Cardigan Bay

It's not just the Cardigan Bay coast that attracts anglers to this area of Wales, it's the selection of rivers here too including the Teifi, Aeron, Dyfi, Rheidol and Ystwyth.

Freshwater angling is prevalent on Ceredigion's rivers, with ample salmon, sewin and trout. ARound the seaward reach of the Teifi there's world renowned sewin fishing.

Coarse angling is also popular, and Cardigan Bay is well known for it's ample supplies of bass and black bream.

You can charter fishing boats, or take fishing trips from coastal hotspots like Cardigan and New Quay. Check the Anglers Welcome weblink right for details.

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Cardigan Bay, Ceredigion Attractions & Activities

For an excellent full list of museums, attractions, farm parks and so on in Ceredigan see the Mid Wales Attractions weblink right.

Top holiday attractions in Ceredigion include the spectacular narrow gauge Rheidol Railway which runs from Aberystwyth to the sublime Devil's Bridge where a nature trail leads to the awe inspiring 300ft waterfalls and 3 bridges which transgress a woodland gorge here. (there's a caravan park at Devil's Bridge if you fancy spending some time here - and who wouldn't!).

Cardigan Island just off the coast from Cardigan is a nature reserve and a popular attraction here is Cardigan Island Coastal Farm Park. Great for all the family there's farm animals galore, plus this is the spot to view bottlenose dolphins, Atlantic grey seals, sea birds and harbour porpoises. Thehre's an adventure playground, sand pit and picnic areas also on-site. Cardigan Island Coastal Farm Park, Gwbert, Cardigan, Ceredigion, West Wales, UK, SA43 1PR. Tel: 01239 612196. Open usually from the end of March to end of October. Weblink right for details.

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