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Walks and Rides

The network of public paths offers an excellent way to explore Ceredigion. The diverse countryside offers a range of opportunities for the walker, from gentle coastal walks to rugged mountain hikes. There are also many routes for horse riders to follow.

You can also visit the Ceredigion Coast Path web site for information about walking along the Cardigan Bay coastline.

Safety First:

  • Please make sure that you are equipped for your walk - waterproof clothing and strong footwear is advisable
  • Always supervise children and keep dogs under control
  • Take extra care in wet and /or windy conditions
  • Take great care on coastal routes
  • Stay on the path and away from cliff edges

Remember to follow the Countryside Code:

  • Respect – Protect – Enjoy
  • Be Safe - plan ahead and follow any signs
  • Leave gates and property as you find them
  • Protect plants and animals, and take your litter home
  • Keep dogs under close control
  • Consider other people

Category Key:

walkingSuitable for walkingcyclingSuitable for cycling

ridingSuitable for horse riding

 Coast and Countryside Walks

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pdficon.gif icon Aberaeron [1.0Mb] Coast and countryside walk from the Georgian Town
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pdficon.gif icon Aberaeron to Lampeter [2.4Mb] A walk along the Aeron Valley to the University town

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pdficon.gif icon Aberporth [1.6Mb] Walks around Aberporth, including wheelchair access

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pdficon.gif icon Aberystwyth (Constitution Hill) [1.2Mb] Coastal scenery and a walk through the woods

walkingpdf_newicon.gif icon Aberystwyth - Two Woods Walk [1.4Mb] A circular walk linking two of Aberystwyth's Local Nature Reserves
walkingpdficon.gif icon Aberystwyth - Pen Dinas and Rheidol Circular [2.5Mb] A varied four mile circular walk linking five nature reserves
walkingpdficon.gif icon Borth to Devils Bridge [2.7Mb] A walk from the coast to the Cambrian Mountains
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pdficon.gif icon Cors Ian [1.6Mb] Cors Ian

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pdficon.gif icon Lampeter (Allt Goch) [1.3Mb] Selection of woodland routes for walkers and riders
walkingpdficon.gif icon Llanon and Llanrhystud [1.0Mb] Llanon and Llanrhystud
walkingpdficon.gif icon New Quay to Cwmtydu [1.0Mb] Along the Heritage Coast
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pdficon.gif icon Rhydlewis [1.2Mb] A selection of routes for walkers and riders through south Ceredigion countryside
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pdficon.gif icon Trefeurig (Penbont Rhyd y Beddau) [1.2Mb] A selection of routes for walkers and riders in the Nant Seilo valley
walkingpdficon.gif icon Tresaith and Aberporth [1.1Mb] Coast and countryside walk around Cardigan Bay villages

 Community Routes

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pdficon.gif icon Cross Inn Circular Walk [14.8Mb] Cross Inn Circular Walk

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pdficon.gif icon Tre Taliesin, Tre 'r ddol, Talybont [1.0Mb]  Tre Taliesin - Tre'r Ddol, Talybont Circular Walk

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pdficon.gif icon Henllan Circular Walk [740kb]  Henllan Circular Walk

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pdficon.gif icon Llanrhystud [1008kb]  Llanrhystud

walkingpdficon.gif icon Lledrod Circular Walk [346kb]  Lledrod
walkingpdficon.gif icon Mwnt Circular Walk [13.8Mb]  Mwnt
walking ridingpdficon.gif icon Penbryn Circular Walk [18.5Mb] Penbryn Circular Walk (2)
walking pdficon.gif icon Pennant - Coast [294kb]  Pennant Coastal Walk
walkingpdficon.gif icon Pontgarreg Circular Walk [936kb]  Pontgarreg Circular Walk
walkingpdficon.gif icon Pontrhydyfendigaid Circular Walk [3.8Mb] Pontrhydyfendigaid Circular Walk
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pdficon.gif icon Penbryn Circular Walk [17.4Mb] Penbryn Circular Walk
walkingpdficon.gif icon Sarnau Circular Walk [13.1Mb] Sarnau Circular Walk
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pdficon.gif icon Talgarreg Circular Walks (1) [16.0Mb] Talgarreg Circular Walks (1)

walkingpdficon.gif icon Talgarreg Circular Walks (2) [713kb] Talgarreg Circular Walks (2)
walkingpdficon.gif icon Talgarreg to Mydroilyn Link [1.5Mb] Talgarreg to Mydroilyn Link
walkingpdficon.gif icon Tanygroes Circular Walk [3.7Mb] Tanygroes Circular Walk

 Spirit of the Miners

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 A series of circular walks in north Ceredigion that explore the mining heritage of the County.

Linear Routes

 Long Distance Cycle Routes

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The 34km (21 mile) Ystwyth Trail connects Aberystwyth with Tregaron in the northern Teifi Valley.

Bridleway Routes

A series of circular routes around the Ystwyth and Rheidol valleys developed primarily for horse riders
walkingcyclingridingpdf_newicon.gif icon Route1 Rheidol Valley [1.9Mb]
    cyclingridingpdf_newicon.gif icon Route2 Llanilar circular [1.1Mb]
walkingcyclingridingpdf_newicon.gif icon Route3 The Arch to Trawsgoed [1.5Mb]
walkingcyclingridingpdf_newicon.gif icon Route4 Trawsgoed to Ysbyty Ystwyth [1.1Mb]