Cardigan Bay and Area
Unspoilt countryside, deserted beaches, amazing marine wildlife
A Country Chapel
Playful Bottlenose dolphins
The estuary at low tide
Two puffins on the coastline
One of the most rural counties in Wales, overlooking Cardigan Bay, Ceredigion offers unspoilt countryside and uncrowded beaches. Much of the coastline is designated as a ‘heritage coast’, and is one of Britain’s most diverse areas for marine wildlife.
The coast is home to a resident pod of some 130 bottlenose dolphins as well as porpoises and grey seals. Eco-friendly boat trips to fully experience the coastline and its wildlife run frequently in the summer months from New Quay and Aberaeron. Hidden coves and sandy beaches also allow you to escape from the crowds.
Inland the countryside is a green vastness of hills and valleys dotted with small villages and market towns. There are several nature reserves, home to rare species of flora and fauna. Explore these on one of the many walking trails across the county and for the more adventurous; there is an awesome 35 km mountain biking trail in Nant Bwlch yr Arian high in the Cambrian Mountains. And afterwards, treat yourself to an award wining honey ice cream from Aberaeron!
Things to do in Cardigan Bay and Area
Snowdonia National Park
Situated on the west coast of Britain covering 823 square miles of diverse landscapes, Snowdonia National Park is the largest National Park in Wales.
Cambrian Mountains
This area of Mid Wales, is now becoming better known and the secret of the sublime Mid Wales uplands
Cardigan Bay
The northern arc of Cardigan Bay, much of it in the national park, is one of outstanding beauty.
Bardsey Island
Bardsey Island is just 1.5 miles in length and, at its widest point, it is just over half a mile across.
Snowdon Mountain Railway
Mount Snowdon dominates the glorious, ancient landscape of North Wales. The Snowdon Mountain Railway will take you to the Summit where you can enjoy fabulous views from the new visitor centre.
RSPB Ynys-hir Nature Reserve
Ynys-hir mixes Welsh oak woodland with wet grassland and saltmarshes. Feast your eyes from any of our seven hides – look out for birds of prey.
Centre for Alternative Technology
Built in an old slate quarry in the foothills of Snowdonia the Centre for Alternative Technology visitors centre has 7 acres of interactive displays, organic gardens, cafe, shop and adventure playground.
Llanerchaeron
Llanerchaeron is a very special place. Its history, its architecture and its setting combine to make it a rare survivor of traditional Welsh, self-sufficient, agricultrual estate
Ty siamas
The National Centre for Welsh Music is a feast for the senses, with many fascinating exhibitions, tracing the history of folk music.
Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre
New Quay monitors the local dolphin population along the Ceredigion coast. Observations of dolphins are carried out from the land, at sea along the coast, and also offshore. The Bottlenose Dolphins are frequent visitors along the coast throughout the year and you can support them by booking a Dolphin Survey Boat Trip! Tel: 01545 560032
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- Borth
- Cardigan (Aberteifi)
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- New Quay (Ceinewydd)
- Newcastle Emlyn
- Penbryn
- Tresaith
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