Walking in Ceredigion...
CEREDIGION COAST PATH - OPENING CELEBRATION WALKS
A six day walk programme has been organised by the Ceredigion Ramblers in celebration of the opening of the Ceredigion Coast Path. All walks are linear and provision is made for the return to the morning and afternoon start points by minibus.People attending should wear outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear suitable for coastal walking and bring along refreshments, particularly water, appropriate to the length of walk to be followed (i.e. day or half day).
Dogs are not allowed on these walks.
For further details please contact the Ceredigion Ramblers on (01970) 624475.
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
PET DOGS
Owners are advised to keep pet dogs on a leash at all times when walking public rights of way within Ceredigion, to clear up and remove any dog mess and ensure pet dogs do not disturb farm animals, wildlife or other users of the public rights of way involved.Please see the appropriate sections below for specific advice as regards pet dogs on permissive right of way and on group walks.
GROUP WALKS
Click here for further details on group walks. Visit the events page for details of group walks arranged by various Ramblers Association groups and others within Ceredigion.Below, you will find a wealth of downloadable resources aimed at ensuring you thoroughly enjoy a walking holiday in Ceredigion.
PERMISSIVE ACCESS ROUTES UNDER TIR GOFAL & TIR CYMEN SCHEMES IN WALES:
Tir Cymen and Tir Gofal are Welsh Assembly Government agriculture and environment schemes. Under these schemes, farmers can enter into ten-year agreements to manage their farms in an environmentally sensitive way and this can include allowing access on certain routes or in certain areas. All these routes will be clearly signed and waymarked.
Are these permissive access routes open all the time?
Where agricultural or environmental reasons make it essential to close a public access or educational facility the responsible Countryside Council for Wales (CCW) Project Officer must be notified at least six weeks in advance of the proposed closure unless force majeure applies. Public access facilities may be closed for up to 10 days each year, but not on public holidays. Where a closure is approved by the Project Officer, written explanatory notices must then be posted at all entry points at least four weeks before the closure comes into effect.
Can you take your dog?
CCW advises that dogs must be kept on a short fixed lead at all times whilst on permissive access routes or areas and that access for dogs may be stopped altogether at certain times of the year.
Generally you can take the dog along, unless there is a restriction stopping you from doing so. If in doubt, CCW recommends that you keep your dog on a lead so there is no chance of it harming farm animals, nesting birds or other wildlife.
What can’t you do?
CCW advises that you can’t go camping, cycling, horse riding - or race, drive or ride any vehicle other than a mobility scooter or buggy, without the permission of the land owner or occupier.
Visit the CCW website for more details on access areas.
FOOD & EQUIPMENT:
PET DOGS:
ACCESS TO WALKS FOR NON MEMBERS OF THE RAMBLERS ASSOCIATION AND CLWB CERDDED CRWYDRO CARON.
Non-members are normally welcome on walks organised by both the Ramblers Association and Clwb Cerdded Crwydro Caron. Ramblers groups normally expect people to join the Ramblers Association after having followed 3 walks as a guest. Clwb Cerdded Crwydro Caron asks guests to pay a fee of £2.00 per walk and all walkers are asked to share any travel costs. All are welcome but the clubs normally ask walkers to join after their second walk.
PRIOR CONTACT:
THE RAMBLERS’ ASSOCIATION AND CLWB CERDDED CRWYDRO CARON DRAW ATTENTION TO THE FACT THAT THEY ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY LOSS OR INJURY INCURRED DURING THE WALKS DESCRIBED AS BEING ORGANISED BY THEM.
Note that walks described on the events list as being arranged by the organisations referred to occur in and around the immediate confines of Ceredigion, but some walks are arranged further afield. More details may be obtained from these organisations' own websites at:
A: Strenuous:
Visit the events page for details of group walks arranged by various Ramblers Association groups and others within Ceredigion.
WALKING IN CEREDIGION - DOWNLOADS...
Publications...
Publications Guide
A PDF file containing a list of useful booklets describing walks in Ceredigion. Where available, ISBN reference numbers are quoted in order to ease your task in sourcing the material, otherwise a mail order service to UK addresses is offered by Ceredigion's Tourist Information Service - you can also download an order form.
Mail Order Form (UK only)
A mail order service to UK addresses is offered by Ceredigion's Tourist Information Service.
Circular Routes...
Teifi Estuary Walks
A collection of 5 circular walks in the spectacular Teifi Estuary area. These walks involve sections of the Pembrokeshire Coast National trail and the Ceredigion Coast path as well as the Teifi Marshes National Nature Reserve, the Welsh Wildlife Centre and the Teifi Gorge. Amongst the historic sites visited are the CADW (Welsh equivalent of English Heritage) properties at Saint Dogmael's Abbey and Cilgerran Castle - famously featured in watercolours by Turner and others.
Bwlch Nant yr Arian & Ceredigion Forest Walks
Published by Forestry Commission Wales, this bilingual guide (English and Welsh) - in the form of a PDF file - describes some 17 circular walks, mostly on Welsh Assembly Government land across Ceredigion.
Aberaeron - Henfynyw circular walk
A circular walk of some 3.5 miles (6km) in length. It follows the coastal path south of Aberaeron before turning inland towards Henfynyw. The route includes some steep climbs.
Rhydlewis area walks and bridleways
Rhydlewis nestles in its own shallow valley, through which the Afon Ceri flows towards the Teifi near Newcastle Emlyn. This valley is bounded to the east and south-east by land rising gradually to around 500 feet. The landscape to the north and east is gentler in character. This attractive landscape can be explored on foot, horseback and bicycle. A series of interconnecting routes – public footpaths, bridleways and country roads – lead from the village into the south Ceredigion countryside. The route also passes close-by ancient earthworks at Caerau. From Rhydlewis, the longest circuit is approximately 8 miles (13km) in length. Shorter routes can also be followed.
New Quay to Cwmtydu Coastal Walk
This walk gives breathtaking views of Ceredigion's Bay. The full circular walk is approximately 8 miles (13km) long but shorter circular walks from either New Quay or Cwmtydu can also be taken. All routes include some steep climbs and stiles. The route follows a section of the Ceredigion Heritage Coast and links National Trust land at Birds Rock, Cwm Soden and Cwmtydu.
New Quay - The Dylan Thomas Trail
A circular walk offering guidance to the places and people that inspired Dylan Thomas in New Quay.
Aberporth - Tresaith
A 1.5 mile (2km) coastal walk and reference to other routes in the Aberporth and Tresaith area - includes a section of coastal path from Aberporth suitable for wheelchair users.
Aberystwyth - Constitution Hill
A circular walk from Aberystwyth affording spectacular coastal views and nearby woodland. A maximum of 3.5 miles (6km)
"Spirit of the Miners" Series: Bontgoch Circular
A 7 mile (11km) circular walk leading from Bontgoch.
"Spirit of the Miners" Series: Cwmsymlog Circular
A 5.25 mile (8.5km) circular walk leading from Cwmsymlog.
"Spirit of the Miners" Series: Devil's Bridge Circular
A 6 mile (10km) circular walk leading from Devil's Bridge.
"Spirit of the Miners" Series: Talybont Circular
An approximately 6 mile (9.5km) circular walk leading from Talybont.
Trefeurig Paths & Bridleways
A collection of paths and bridleways in the upland area of northern Ceredigion surrounding Trefeurig. This fascinating area was once dotted with silver lead mines but only a few reminders remain of the industry that gave reason for the establishment of many of the small villages and settlements .
Lampeter - Alltgoch Walk
A variety of paths and forest tracks stretch for several miles east of Lampeter along a gently undulating ridge between the River Teifi and its tributary, the Afon Dulas. These routes give panoramic views over the surrounding countryside and can be used by walkers, horse riders and cyclists. They lead through mixed woodland, along leafy lanes and over farmland. The routes pass several Iron Age settlements: Castell Olwen, Castell Allt Goch and Castell Goetre. The longest route is about 6 miles (10km) although shorter options are also available.
Llandysul Area Walks
A Carmarthenshire County Council publication describing routes in the Llandysul and Pont Tyweli area.
Linear Trails...
Aeron Valley Way
This route follows the beautiful Aeron Valley from Aberaeron to Abermeurig - calling at the National Trust property at Llanerchaeron - before crossing to the Teifi Valley at Lampeter. This 21 mile (34km) route follows both public paths and quiet country roads.
Borth to Devil's Bridge Linear Trail
From Borth, near the Dyfi Estuary National Nature Reserve, this route proceeds past the Cors Goch Fochno National Nature Reserve through Talybont, Bontgoch and Cwmsymlog towards the Forest Visitor and Red Kite Feeding Centre at Nant Yr Arian, before proceeding through Ystumtuen towards Cwm Rheidol and Devil's Bridge. In all, the route measures some 18 miles (29km).
"Spirit of the Miners" Series: Devil's Bridge to Pontrhydygroes Linear Trail
From Devil's Bridge, the linear route climbs high into the Cambrian Mountains before descending to the old silver lead mining area of Cwm Ystwyth and proceeding through the picturesque landscape of Hafod to Pontrhydygroes (the bridge over the ford of the cross. This route is 6 miles (10km) in length and includes climbs and steep descents.
"Spirit of the Miners" Series: Pontrhydygroes to Pontrhydfendigaid Linear Trail
From Pontrhydygroes, the linear route again climbs higher into the Cambrian Mountains before descending to Pontrhydfendigaid (the bridge over the blessed ford). This route is 8 miles (13km) in length
Cenarth to Newcastle Emlyn Country Walk
A Carmarthenshire County Council publication describing the country walk linking Cenarth with Newcastle Emlyn in the lower Teifi Valley
WALK-RELATED EVENTS WITHIN CEREDIGION:
Several Ramblers Association Groups and the Tregaron-based "Clwb Cerdded Crwydro Caron" welcome non-members and visitors alike to join them on their walks. There are, however, general terms and conditions that prospective participants should be aware of, these are explained below.
On short walks participants should take a snack and a drink. On longer walks, sufficient food and drink for the day should be taken. All routes will probably be muddy and rough, so suitable footwear - stout shoes or walking boots - should be worn. Waterproof clothing is essential and is best carried in a small rucksack. Note that walk leaders may refuse to take on their walks any person not appearing fit enough for the proposed route or who appears not to be properly equipped for the conditions. If in doubt consult the appropriate contact person named on the events list.
On most group walks within Ceredigion sheep will undoubtedly be encountered, groups therefore normally request walkers not to bring their pet dogs.
Circumstances can and do change, sometimes occasioning an event to be rescheduled or cancelled so please contact the walk leader referred to on the events list prior to attending any of the walks.
The Aberystwyth Ramblers group categorises its walks as follows:
Experience of hill walking desirable. Will involve steep ascents and descents; mileages shown should not be taken as an indication of effort.
B: Moderate:
May involve steep ascents and descents, but not prolonged.
C:Flat or gentle gradients.