Walking Cardigan the West coast of Wales

Walking Cardigan the West coast of Wales

There are loads of great walking options on the west coast of Wales, especially around Cardigan / Ceredigion / North Pembrokeshire. Depends on how far you want to go, how tough you want it, and whether you prefer coastal, river, cliff, or woodland scenery. I’ll run through some of the best walks + tips. If you tell me how long / how hard / how far from your base, I can narrow it further.

Top Walks Around Cardigan / West Wales

Here are some of the best walks in that area:

WalkDistance / TimeWhat’s Great / HighlightsCeredigion Coast Path (Cardigan → Ynyslas)~60–65 miles total. But you can do in shorter sections. Wikipedia+2West Wales Holiday Cottages+2Stunning coastline, cliffs, beaches, dunes, lots of wildlife (dolphins, seals, seabirds). You can pick sections depending on how far you want to walk. West Wales Holiday Cottages+2walkalongway.com+2Mwnt Beach circular / Mwnt viewpointShort walk or a few milesGorgeous views over Cardigan Bay, great cove + beach walk. Foel y Mwnt above gives great vantage points. troedyrhiw.com+1Teifi Estuary / Cilgerran → Cardigan~6 miles / 10 km for Teifi estuary walk; longer if you extend. Visit Wales+1Beautiful river landscape, gorge, wildlife, castle ruins, estuary, ending up at Cardigan. Nice mix of river + coast. Visit WalesTeifi Marshes Nature Reserve~6.2 miles (circular) RamblersWetlands, bird / mammal spotting, easier terrain. Good if not wanting cliff edges. RamblersPoppit Sands → Cemaes Head~6 miles approx brigydonwales.co.uk+1Cliffs, great sea views, the sand ? Cemaes Head is dramatic. visitcardigan.com+1Aberporth → Tresaith~2–3 miles depending on route West Wales Holiday Cottages+1Quite accessible, beautiful villages, beaches, walks that are less strenuous. brigydonwales.co.uk+2West Wales Holiday Cottages+2

Things to Think About / Tips

  • Tides & crossing: some beach / foreshore paths may be cut off by tides. Plan accordingly. West Wales Holiday Cottages+1

  • Path surfaces / difficulty: cliff‑top paths can be steep, paths on river banks may be muddy or slippery. Good footwear essential.

  • Transport: some sections have limited public transport or need a car drop‑off / pick‑up. Buses such as Cardi Bach help in Ceredigion for some sections. West Wales Holiday Cottages

  • Weather: Wales coast can be windy, changeable. Layers, waterproofs; check weather.

  • Wildlife: wonderful opportunity for birding, dolphins, seals. Best in calmer, clearer conditions.