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Aberystwyth to Borth Walk

4.97 miles (8 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap This is a lovely coastal walk from the town of Aberystwyth to the village of Borth along a section of the Ceredigion Coast Path. Borth is located about 5 miles north of the town with a nice footpath taking you along the beaches and cliffs. There's some moderate climbs along the way so a reasonable level of fitness is required. From the cliff tops there are fantastic views down to Aberystwyth and along the coast.
The walk starts by the pier on the sea front of Aberystwyth, near to the train station. You then head north past Constitution Hill, a wonderful viewpoint with a large Camera Obscura giving a bird's eye view of 1000 square miles of countryside and coast.
The route continues along the cliff top path to Clarach Bay, where you can stop for refreshments at the cafe. Here you'll also find a lovely beach and views of the Afon Clarach which runs into the bay.
The path then climbs above Clarach Bay to Wallog where you will pass an attractive shingle spit named Sarn Gynfelyn.
The final section takes you past the cliffs of Craig y Delyn before descending into the pretty resort of Borth. Features in the village include a nice sandy beach and an ancient submerged forest visible at low tide along the beach. There's also a train station so you can return to Aberystwyth very easily.
To extend the walk continue north along the coast path to the Dyfi National Nature Reserve. The reserve includes lovely beaches, lots of wildlife, views of the Afon Leri and a visitor centre.

Aberystwyth to Borth Walk OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Aberystwyth to Borth Walk Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Pubs/Cafes

After your exercise head to The Glengower in Aberystwyth for some post walk refreshments. The hotel is in a great location on the sea front with nice views and an outdoor seating area for the warmer months. You can find it at 3 Victoria Terrace, Aberystwyth SY23 2DH.

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

The Borth to Ynyslas Coastal Path will take you north along Borth Sands to visit Ynyslas and the Dyfi National Nature Reserve. There's some splendid high sand dunes to explore in the wildlife rich reserve. You can also enjoy lovely views over the Dyfi Estuary to Aberdovey on the opposite side.

Photos

Aberystwyth sea front - geograph.org.uk - 1367683

Aberystwyth sea front

Alexandra Hall and Victoria Terrace - geograph.org.uk - 1367670

Alexandra Hall and Victoria Terrace

Descending towards Clarach Bay on the Ceredigion Coastal Path - geograph.org.uk - 1166634

Descending towards Clarach Bay on the Ceredigion Coastal Path

River and Cliffs at Clarech Bay - geograph.org.uk - 611135

River and Cliffs at Clarech Bay

Restaurant and shops at the north end of Clarach Bay - geograph.org.uk - 1166720

Restaurant and shops at the north end of Clarach Bay

Afon Clarach, looking inland from Clarach Bay - geograph.org.uk - 1167536

Afon Clarach, looking inland from Clarach Bay

An easier section of the Ceredigion Coastal Path - geograph.org.uk - 1168035

View of the elevated path above Clarach Bay

The coast path reaches Borth - geograph.org.uk - 1368873

Borth

GPS Files

GPX File

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Memory Map Route

Aberystwyth to Borth Walk.mmo (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold >Download Linked File)