6.1 - Ceredigion Coast Path
A distance of 60 miles , from the Teifi Estuary ( Cardigan ) to The Dyfi Estuary ( Ynys - Las , nr Borth ) .
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Cardigan Bay Special Area of Conservation stretches from Ceibwr Bay (Pembrokeshire) to Aberarth in Ceredigion , extending almost 20km from the coast.
An area with Europe’s largest population of Bottlenose Dolphins , with numbers increasing throughout the summer peaking in late September and October.
Bottlenose Dolphins are gregarious and sociable / 10-12 feet long / live for 30 + years / travel in pods / sickle shaped dorsal fin / frequently leaps clear of water unlike the porpoise .
Possible sightings / April - September / Southern coast of Cardigan Bay / the Headlands are good vantage points .
Best Conditions to see Dolphins :- High Tide , calm seas , sunny weather , early or late in the day
Boat trips from New Quay / when Common Dolphins which stay offshore may also be seen .
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Basic Geology :-
From Cardigan to Llangrannog the Coastal rocks are of the Ordovician Period ( 440/495 MYA ) . From Llangrannog the rocks date from the Silurian Period ( 420/440 MYA ) .
The folding and faulting seen in the rock strata date from the Caledonian mountain building episode (orogeny) , 400 million years ago.
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From Cardigan some road walking to Nant y Ferwig and good views over the Teifi estuary.
Road walking away from the coast at Cliff Hotel to rejoin the coast , west of Mwnt with views to Cardigan Island.
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Fine Beach and Church at Traeth Y Mwnt .
Passed coves and Headlands ( Pencestyll / Pen-Peles ), then a diversion around the next promontory to Aberporth , an attractive town and beach / and further on another beach and waterfall at Tresaith.
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A high cliff path descends to Penbryn Beach / next a strenuous section of path to the secluded Traeth Bach / then one of Ceredigions most attractive coastal villages - LLangrannog with a fine Beach and a dramatic Stack - Carreg Bica .
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The dramatic Lochtyn Headland lies ahead / a fine viewpoint to spot dolphins / the path then rises to a tough path which follows a ridge to Cwmtydu / with a pleasant beach .
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Next an iron age fort Castell Bach , with a beach below with some fine rock folding . Along some of Ceredigions finest cliffs / joining the shore at cwm coubal / climbing up again to pass Bird Rock , an important breeding site for seabirds / then New Quay.
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The Harbour is an ideal vantage point for dolphin watching / red kites .
From New Quay , at low tide , the beach can be followed to Cei-bach / climbing up to the cliff path / passing Craig Ddu / the beach can be reached at Gilfach yr Halen to see the Clay Cliffs / on to Aberaeron - with beautiful rows of pastel coloured Regency Houses .
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Along the coastal path near the shore / stone fish traps may be seen at low tide / then passing Llansantffraed to Llanrhystud / a spectacular cliff path is followed , above Penderi Hanging Oakwood / views over Twr Gwylanod with Aberystwyth In the distance .
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Through Aberystwyth , the major seaside town of West Wales / up Constitution Hill / along the cliffs to Clarach - with a dramatic wave cut platform at low tide .
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At wallog is "Sarn Gynfelyn" - a causeway of Glacial origin / further along the rough beach Craig y Delyn ( Harp Rock ) can be seen .
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Borth is reached / with its long beach / a sunken forest may be seen at low tide / then the sand dunes at Ynys-las - a national nature reserve .
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The Ceredigion Coast Path ends here .
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The Wales Coast Path ( see Links Page ).
870 miles of stunning coastal landscape - from the outskirts of Chester in the north to Chepstow in the south . Offically opened 5th May 2012 .
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Cardigan Bay Special Area of Conservation stretches from Ceibwr Bay (Pembrokeshire) to Aberarth in Ceredigion , extending almost 20km from the coast.
An area with Europe’s largest population of Bottlenose Dolphins , with numbers increasing throughout the summer peaking in late September and October.
Bottlenose Dolphins are gregarious and sociable / 10-12 feet long / live for 30 + years / travel in pods / sickle shaped dorsal fin / frequently leaps clear of water unlike the porpoise .
Possible sightings / April - September / Southern coast of Cardigan Bay / the Headlands are good vantage points .
Best Conditions to see Dolphins :- High Tide , calm seas , sunny weather , early or late in the day
Boat trips from New Quay / when Common Dolphins which stay offshore may also be seen .
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Basic Geology :-
From Cardigan to Llangrannog the Coastal rocks are of the Ordovician Period ( 440/495 MYA ) . From Llangrannog the rocks date from the Silurian Period ( 420/440 MYA ) .
The folding and faulting seen in the rock strata date from the Caledonian mountain building episode (orogeny) , 400 million years ago.
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From Cardigan some road walking to Nant y Ferwig and good views over the Teifi estuary.
Road walking away from the coast at Cliff Hotel to rejoin the coast , west of Mwnt with views to Cardigan Island.
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Fine Beach and Church at Traeth Y Mwnt .
Passed coves and Headlands ( Pencestyll / Pen-Peles ), then a diversion around the next promontory to Aberporth , an attractive town and beach / and further on another beach and waterfall at Tresaith.
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A high cliff path descends to Penbryn Beach / next a strenuous section of path to the secluded Traeth Bach / then one of Ceredigions most attractive coastal villages - LLangrannog with a fine Beach and a dramatic Stack - Carreg Bica .
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The dramatic Lochtyn Headland lies ahead / a fine viewpoint to spot dolphins / the path then rises to a tough path which follows a ridge to Cwmtydu / with a pleasant beach .
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Next an iron age fort Castell Bach , with a beach below with some fine rock folding . Along some of Ceredigions finest cliffs / joining the shore at cwm coubal / climbing up again to pass Bird Rock , an important breeding site for seabirds / then New Quay.
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The Harbour is an ideal vantage point for dolphin watching / red kites .
From New Quay , at low tide , the beach can be followed to Cei-bach / climbing up to the cliff path / passing Craig Ddu / the beach can be reached at Gilfach yr Halen to see the Clay Cliffs / on to Aberaeron - with beautiful rows of pastel coloured Regency Houses .
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Along the coastal path near the shore / stone fish traps may be seen at low tide / then passing Llansantffraed to Llanrhystud / a spectacular cliff path is followed , above Penderi Hanging Oakwood / views over Twr Gwylanod with Aberystwyth In the distance .
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Through Aberystwyth , the major seaside town of West Wales / up Constitution Hill / along the cliffs to Clarach - with a dramatic wave cut platform at low tide .
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At wallog is "Sarn Gynfelyn" - a causeway of Glacial origin / further along the rough beach Craig y Delyn ( Harp Rock ) can be seen .
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Borth is reached / with its long beach / a sunken forest may be seen at low tide / then the sand dunes at Ynys-las - a national nature reserve .
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The Ceredigion Coast Path ends here .
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The Wales Coast Path ( see Links Page ).
870 miles of stunning coastal landscape - from the outskirts of Chester in the north to Chepstow in the south . Offically opened 5th May 2012 .