self-guided walking

Aberystwyth Walk
Route #13

Starts from Aberysywyth up Pen Dinas hill, with its prominent monument, fine iron-age hill-fort, and excellent coastal views, then via Aberystwyth harbour, castle and promenade to, and up Constitution Hill, with an optional ride on the Cliff Railway and a visit to the Camera Obscura. The route then follows a nature trail designed by the local Wildlife Trust, along coastal and woodland paths, from where there are good views over the bay, before returning along woodland paths to the town.

Aberystwyth from Constitution Hill
Aberystwyth Harbour

Old College from Castle

The Castle

View from Pen Dinas hill

  Length Climb Route-finding Start
Standard Route 7 miles (11km) 1270' (390m) - 3.5%
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Very easy 35 minute drive or
bus to Aber
(using cliff railway) 6½ miles (10.5km) 1000' (305m) - 2.9%
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