New Cardigan Bay Walking Trail links up coastal paths in Ceredigion

A new coastal path has been opened that enables walkers to trek the entire Ceredigion coastline, the BBC reports.

….people in Ceredigion should be problem-free from now on because they can now trek the length of the county along the coast

The new section from Cwmtydu to Llangrannog is the key to opening up the charms of the Cardigan Bay Coast.

Ceredigion has long been the walking enthusiasts ’secret . It offers stunning coastal scenery and wildlife including seals and dolphins.

The Welsh Assembly Government hopes to link up the entire Welsh coastlines coastal walks by 2012.

For now, Ceredigion Ramblers are planning a 6 day walking programme to celebrate the opening of the new coastal path.

Here are the details should you want to join in: -

04 July 2008
Cardigan - Mwnt (6 miles C grade)
Meet at 9.30 am Prince Charles Quay; Cardigan SN177459

04 July 2008
Mwnt - Aberporth (6 miles C grade)
Meet at 1.30pm Mwnt Car Park SN195519

05 July 2008
Aberporth - Llangrannog (4.5 miles C+ grade)
Meet at 9.30 am South Beach Car Park; Aberporth SN258516

05 July 2008
Llangrannog - Cwmtydu (6 miles B grade)
Meet at 1.30pm Llangrannog Beach SN310542

06 July 2008
Cwmtydu - New Quay (4 miles B grade)
Meet at 9.30 am Cwmtydu Beach SN356575

06 July 2008
New Quay - Aberaeron (6 miles C+ grade)
Meet at 1.30pm New Quay Information Centre SN390601

07 July 2008
Whole day walk: Aberaeron – Llanrhystud (7 miles C+ grade)
Meet at 10.00 am Harbourmaster Hotel; Aberaeron SN456630

08 July 2008
Whole day walk: Llanrhystud – Aberystwyth (10 miles B grade)
Meet at 10.00 am Bus stop at Black Lion Hotel; Llanrhystud SN539697

09 July 2008
Aberystwyth - Borth (6 miles B grade )
Meet at 9.30 am Bandstand on Aberystwyth promenade. SN583823

09 July 2008
Borth – Ynyslas and to Golf Club for end of walk tea (4 miles D grade)
Meet at 1.30pm Borth Railway Station SN609901

For further details please contact the Ceredigion Ramblers on (01970) 624475 or visit the Ceredigion Web site

Useful Links:-

Walking Areas in Wales

Ceredigion Tourism

BBC Information about Wildlife in Cardigan Bay

Walking Resources for Mid Wales

Holiday Cottages, Hotels and Accommodation