The Ceredigion Coast Path scheme is a project funded under the EU's Objective 1 programme for West Wales and the Valleys. The scheme aims to bridge gaps between existing public rights of way along Ceredigion's spectacular coastline - such as the comprehensive lengths previously accessible on the Ceredigion Heritage Coast - by creating new public access routes. Scheduled for completion at the end of June 2008, the entire footpath will provide walkers with a substantial northern route leading from the terminus of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path near Cardigan.

LINKING THE JEWELS...

The Ceredigion Coast Path links together a treasury of environmental, natural and heritage assets within one of the most scenic coastal areas of Wales:

• The River Teifi Special Area of Conservation (SAC) including the Teifi Marshes National Nature Reserve and the Welsh Wildlife Centre at Cilgerran;
• The beach and headland owned by the National Trust at Mwnt, with the historic Holy Trinity church nearby, on the northern shore of the Teifi Estuary's mouth;
• The Cardigan Bay Special Area of Conservation and the Ceredigion Marine Heritage Coast renowned for its bottlenose dolphins, seals and porpoise;
• Award-winning beaches at the picturesque coastal settlements of Aberporth; Tresaith and Llangrannog;
• Spectacularly scenic National Trust properties at Penbryn beach, Cwmtydu and Ynys Lochtyn;
• New Quay and nearby Cei Bach - famed for their association with Dylan Thomas who lived and wrote here;
• Aberaeron - where one house in every four is listed as being of special architectural or historic significance. There is a footpath and cycleway link to the nearby National Trust property at Llanerchaeron;
• The charming coastal settlements of Llanon, Llansantffraid and Llanrhystud;
• The university town of Aberystwyth - home of the National Library of Wales and largest settlement on the west coast of Wales;
• The Dyfi Estuary National Nature Reserve at Ynyslas, near Borth.

CEREDIGION COAST PATH - OPENING CELEBRATION WALKS

A six day walk programme organised by the Ceredigion Ramblers in celebration of the opening of the Ceredigion Coast Path. People attending should wear outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear suitable for coastal walking. Dogs are not allowed on these walks. For further details please contact the Ceredigion ramblers on Ceredigion Ramblers on (01970) 624475.

04 July 2008
Cardigan - Mwnt (6 miles C grade)
Meet at 9.30 am Prince Charles Quay; Cardigan SN177459

04 July 2008
Mwnt - Aberporth (6 miles C grade)
Meet at 1.30pm Mwnt Car Park SN195519

05 July 2008
Aberporth - Llangrannog (4.5 miles C+ grade)
Meet at 9.30 am South Beach Car Park; Aberporth SN258516

05 July 2008
Llangrannog - Cwmtydu (6 miles B grade)
Meet at 1.30pm Llangrannog Beach SN310542

06 July 2008
Cwmtydu - New Quay (4 miles B grade)
Meet at 9.30 am Cwmtydu Beach SN356575

06 July 2008
New Quay - Aberaeron (6 miles C+ grade)
Meet at 1.30pm New Quay Information Centre SN390601

07 July 2008
Whole day walk: Aberaeron – Llanrhystud (7 miles C+ grade)
Meet at 10.00 am Harbourmaster Hotel; Aberaeron SN456630

08 July 2008
Whole day walk: Llanrhystud – Aberystwyth (10 miles B grade)
Meet at 10.00 am Bus stop at Black Lion Hotel; Llanrhystud SN539697

09 July 2008
Aberystwyth - Borth (6 miles B grade )
Meet at 9.30 am Bandstand on Aberystwyth promenade. SN583823

09 July 2008
Borth – Ynyslas and to Golf Club for end of walk tea (4 miles D grade)
Meet at 1.30pm Borth Railway Station SN609901