Walks from Aberystwyth

Coast-and-riverside circuit around Aberystwyth's south beach, crossing the Ystwyth river to Tan y Bwlch beach, with an optional extension to Pen Dinas hillfort.

Waterway: three fifths along the Afon Ystwyth.

Coastal: two thirds along the coast.

Time: 2h–4h30

Warnings: Some uneven terrain.

Walk details: Transport for Wales (tips, photos and turn-by-turn directions).

Recommended

Walk details: Railwalks.

Absolutely glorious route, beautiful, all kinds of terrain and natural beauty. A long, strenuous and glorious route following the Wales Coast Path the whole way, taking in coast, estuary, hills, lush wooded valleys, salt marshes and an ancient raised bog. Very steep and undulating with lots of up and down, stiles and steps and including paths hewn out of the rock and a final climb up Constitution Hill; recommended to split over more than one day. Follows the Wales Coast Path the whole way, well signposted. Crosses an ancient peat bog that helped earn the area UNESCO Biosphere status; wildlife includes butterflies and otters. Can be split over several days using the train at Borth and Dyfi Junction.

Time: 10h–20h

Lunch: Pubs and cafes at Borth, plus an ice cream at Clarach Bay.

Warnings: This is a strenuous walk with a lot of steep hills at either end, with stiles and steps.

Walk details: Slow Ways.