Ceredigion Wales
From an Aberystwyth bed and breakfast to Hotel in Cardigan

Aberystwyth

The University town of Aberystwyth stands beyond the hills of Plymlimon on the shores of Cardigan Bay. It is one of Wales' favourite seaside resorts and the largest town along Wales' west coast. Attractions to visit near by -

• The National Library of Wales. Main centre for research into the history, literature and life of Wales.
• Ceredigion Museum. Displays of Ceredigion folk life together with traditional local industries.
• The Aberystwyth Arts Centre. Wales' largest and most exciting arts centre.
• The Aberystwyth Cliff Railway and Camera Obscura. The longest electric cliff railway in Great Britain.
• The Rheidol Hydro-Electric Power Station and wildlife and natural history walks
• Terminus of the Vale of Rheidol Steam Railway runs from Aberystwyth to Devil's Bridge through some of the best scenery in Wales.

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Borth

The seaside resort village of Borth, squeezed between the nature packed marshland of Cors Fachno and the sea, boasts three miles of unbroken sands. Attractions to visit near by -

• Borth and Ynyslas Golf Club. The oldest eighteen hole links course in Wales.
• Dyfi Estuary National Nature Reserve.
• RSPB Ynys-Hir Reserve. The most extensive network of walks and bird watching hides in Wales.
• Dyfi Furnace. An 18th century restored furnace and water wheel.

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Aberaeron

The picturesque town of Aberaeron is one of Wales' first planned towns with attractively laid out streets, squares and Georgian houses and, most charming of all, a stone-walled harbour awash with many-coloured yachts. Inland from Aberaeron, the Aeron valley wends its way through scenic countryside. Attractions to visit near by -

• Clos Pencarreg Courtyard. Craft workshops and retails outlets.
• Aberaeron Sea Aquarium
• Honey Bee Exhibition
• Gwinllan Ffynnon Las Vineyard
• Aberaeron Sea Aquarium

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New Quay

New Quay, with its magnificent beaches, is a picturesque and internationally renowned resort village which was once a flourishing shipbuilding centre and fishing port. Dylan Thomas lived here and New Quay is probably the "cliff-perched town at the far end of Wales" on which he based Llareggub in Under Milkwood.

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Cardigan

The town of Cardigan is an ideal base from which to explore southern Ceredigion and northern Pembrokeshire. The Pembrokeshire Coast national Park begins just south of the river Teifi, with the Ceredigion Heritage Coast to the north and, inland, the lush green pastures of the Teifi valley - home of the Welsh Woollen mills. Attractions to visit near by -

• Canolfan Hanes Aberteifi. The story of Cardigan from pre-Norman times to the present.
• The Welsh Wildlife Centre. All weather exhibitions and demonstrations.
• Cardigan Island Coastal Farm Park. Located on a headland, the Farm Park is home to many rare breeds.
• St. Dogmaels Abbey and Water Mill. The Sagranus stone held the key to deciphering the ancient Goidelic language.
• The National Coracle Centre Cenarth. An unique display of coracles. Coracle making can be observed.

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Devils Bridge

Internationally famous for its waterfalls and Narrow Gauge Steam Railway, Devils Bridge is situated at the head of the Rheidol Valley amidst the Plynlimon hill range. Two rushing streams - the Mynach and Rheidol descend dramatically into a gorge below the village where over time three different bridges have been built, one on top of the other. Visitors can enjoy several footpaths and walks to view the bridges and waterfalls.

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Lampeter

Situated on the river Teifi amid rolling farmland, Lampeter is a market town, shopping centre and meeting place for the farming communities of the surrounding areas as well as being home to St. David's College of the University of Wales, the Principality's oldest university College. Attractions to visit near by -

• University of Wales, Lampeter. The oldest degree-granting body in England and Wales after Oxford and Cambridge.
• Felin yr Aber Watermill. A traditional water powered Ceredigion corn mill and wildlife farm.
• Model Aircraft Exhibition.

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Aberporth

Set picturesquely overlooking two sandy beaches, the resort village of Aberporth is one of West Wales' most favoured family holiday locations. The cliff - top walks along the Ceredigion Heritage Coast in the Aberporth area offer an exhilarating experience. Attractions to visit near by -

• Trudy Finch Pottery and Paintings. Large pottery show room and gallery
• Gelli Aur Arboretum and Nature Trail
• Felinwynt Rainforest and Butterfly Centre.

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Llandysul

A welcoming town, nestling in the greenery of the Teifi valley. Llandysul is in the heartland of the Welsh woollen mill country where working mills still weave and welcome visitors. The foaming rapids of the river Teifi attract many canoeists to the town. Attractions to visit near by -

• Museum of the Welsh Woollen Industry.
• National Museum tracing the development of the Welsh woollen industry
• Rock Woollen & Water Mills. Established in 1890. Water still powers the mill machinery.
• Curlew Weavers produce a wide range of woollen fabrics and products.

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Llangrannog

Has two beaches, the main beach as its frontage and Cilborth beach in a hidden cove to the north. Dramatic cliff scenery and magnificent views across the entire bay characterise this stretch of coastline.
Attractions to visit near by -

• Llangranog Ski Centre. 100m ski slope within the grounds of the Urdd Centre. (Tuition available).

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Tregaron

The market town of Tregaron lies near the mountainous source of the river Teifi and nestles at the southern end of a massive expanse of raised bog - Cors Goch Caron. To the east climbs mile after mile of heathered upland, once the haunt of Twn Sion Cati, the Robin Hood of Wales. Attractions to visit near by -

• Cors Caron National Nature Reserve. Over 170 species of bird have been recorded on the reserve.
• Strata Florida Abbey, near Pontrhydfendigaid. The magnificent Norman arch still stands. Some on the last native Princes of South Wales are buried here.
• Tregaron Harness Racing. Harness racing is a regular feature throughout the summer months.

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