Ceredigion Coast Path

Ceredigion Coast Path

A walking holiday along Ceredigion's portion of the Wales Coast Path, from Machynlleth to St Dogmaels.

3 to 10 nights
32-74 miles
Easy / Moderate to Demanding

From £370 per person

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About the trail

Bottle-nosed dolphins and grey seals are common sights on this shoreline and clifftop walk along the Ceredigion coastline. Sweeping from Machynlleth on woodland tracks and farmland pathways bordering the Dyfi, the Ceredigion Coast Path takes in far-reaching views of the Tarren Hills before joining the coastline and striking south around Cardigan Bay.

Undulating, high-level sections of the walk promise gorgeous views over the sea and ahead to Snowdonia, while miles of beach walking let you get right down to the surf. This is a particularly vibrant and friendly section of the Wales Coast Path, too, as it wends between welcoming coastal towns such as Aberystwyth, Llanrhystud, and Aberaeron.

We offer multiple holiday options along this trail. If you wish to experience the entire trail, simply select the first option from the list below.

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  • Ceredigion Coast Path
  • Ceredigion Coast Path - South Section
  • Ceredigion Coast Path - North Section

About this route

4 to 7 nights
42 miles
Easy / Moderate to Moderate / Demanding
2nd January to 24th December

From £505 per person

Ceredigion Coast Path - South Section

The southern section of the Ceredigion Coast Path borders Cardigan Bay throughout its 41-mile journey, and crosses low-level cliffs with few of the stiff ascents of the northern half.

From this part of the trail, grey seals can often be spotted down in the caves that pock the rock face. Broad beaches frequently bring you close to the waves, while the extensive walls and arches of the ruined St Dogmaels Abbey provide an atmospheric glimpse back through history.

Available tours

Code Tour Duration Difficulty Price per person
CDGPS1 From Llanrhystud(L) to St Dogmaels(L) 4 nights, 3 days walking Moderate / Demanding £505
CDGPS2 From Llanrhystud(L) to St Dogmaels(L) 5 nights, 4 days walking Moderate £625
CDGPS3 From Llanrhystud(L) to St Dogmaels(L) 6 nights, 5 days walking Moderate £750
CDGPS4 From Llanrhystud(L) to St Dogmaels(L) 7 nights, 6 days walking Easy / Moderate £865

Customer reviews from the Ceredigion Coast Path - South Section

“Beautiful scenery and lovely views. I've recommended contours to quite a few friends. This is my 4th trip although you only have 2 recorded.”
Ms Smith, Canada
“We had a fantastic time. The hotel stays and food was wonderful. Thank you. It was lovely.”
Ms Church, USA
“Help from your staff was great! They gave very detailed answers to all my questions when I was setting up this trip, including looking up train and bus times.”
Ms Nettleton, USA
“Brilliant and we were lucky with the weather. Wonderful scenery, great accommodation.”
Mr Piper, UK
“Well organized by you and on top of that beautiful weather. No problems at all. We particularly appreciated that we had free parking at the golf club and could catch a bus back to the village on this linear walk. Glorious coastal walking and fabulous beaches for swimming in.”
Ms Thorpe, UK
“Navigation was easy, distances and degree of difficulty were within our capacity, accommodation was very adequate and the weather was fair. Very suitable for older folk like us. Poles highly recommended for some of the steeper bits.”
Mr Hill, Australia
“It was just what we needed. We enjoyed every minute including all the hills on day 3. I would definitely recommend this holiday to others, it was very well organised, all the hotels were fantastic especially the last 1. Looking at next year or the year after but will definitely book with you again.”
Mrs Callerghan, UK
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