Pen-y-bont guidebook
Places to eat
Pizzatipi
1 Cambrian QuayGreat Sunday lunch to be had at the Waterside, and a fantastic location just to sit and let time slide bye, close to Poppit sands and a great place to recharge after a good walk.
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The Webley Hotel
B4546Great Sunday lunch to be had at the Waterside, and a fantastic location just to sit and let time slide bye, close to Poppit sands and a great place to recharge after a good walk.
The Co-operative Pharmacy
50 PendreThe Ferry Inn
The Grosvenor
Bridge Street
Yr Hen Printworks
Carrier's LaneThe Cliff Hotel & Spa
Beaches
Cardigan Bay has something for everyone, from golden beaches (some dog friendly all year around) beautiful coastal walks, quaint harbours with lovely restaurants and bars to a whole range of outdoor activities.
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Cardigan Bay
Cardigan Bay has something for everyone, from golden beaches (some dog friendly all year around) beautiful coastal walks, quaint harbours with lovely restaurants and bars to a whole range of outdoor activities.
New Quay is a picturesque seaside town on the Cardigan Bay coast of West Wales. Its golden sandy beaches and sheltered harbour make New Quay a delight to visit at any time of year.
History of New Quay
New Quay was once a flourishing shipbuilding centre and fishing port. The miles of secluded coves around New Quay provided ideal hiding places in the less salubrious but probably more profitable trade of smuggling spirits and tobacco.
Today the small local fishing and pleasure craft still come and go in the sheltered bay. New Quay’s beaches extend in a golden arc around the bay and are ideal for relaxing and strolling by the sea. Enjoy a walk along the front to the end of the Quay and watch the boats sail by. Or sit in one of the cafes overlooking the harbour and see the dolphins
Bottlenose Dolphins
The Bottlenose Dolphins are regularly seen swimming and diving as they follow the shoals of mackerel into the bay. For a great view of these beautiful creatures stand at the end of the Quay, Even better take one of Winston Evans Boat Trips to explore the full delights of the Cardigan Bay Marine Heritage Coast.
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Newquay Beach
New Quay is a picturesque seaside town on the Cardigan Bay coast of West Wales. Its golden sandy beaches and sheltered harbour make New Quay a delight to visit at any time of year.
History of New Quay
New Quay was once a flourishing shipbuilding centre and fishing port. The miles of secluded coves around New Quay provided ideal hiding places in the less salubrious but probably more profitable trade of smuggling spirits and tobacco.
Today the small local fishing and pleasure craft still come and go in the sheltered bay. New Quay’s beaches extend in a golden arc around the bay and are ideal for relaxing and strolling by the sea. Enjoy a walk along the front to the end of the Quay and watch the boats sail by. Or sit in one of the cafes overlooking the harbour and see the dolphins
Bottlenose Dolphins
The Bottlenose Dolphins are regularly seen swimming and diving as they follow the shoals of mackerel into the bay. For a great view of these beautiful creatures stand at the end of the Quay, Even better take one of Winston Evans Boat Trips to explore the full delights of the Cardigan Bay Marine Heritage Coast.
Tresaith is set in a small sheltered sandy bay named after the River Saith which cascades as a waterfall over the cliffs to the beach. The beach is very popular with families during the summer offering safe swimming and rock pools. The second beach is accessed by crossing below the waterfall, take care to watch the tides. There are public toilets near the beach, with wheelchair access. There is also a café, a first aid post, a shop and The Ship Inn Pub providing lots of tables inside and out, for meals overlooking the beach. The beach has a slipway and is a popular sailing destination. There is limited car parking with some spaces for cars displaying disabled stickers
Tresaith Beach is between Aberporth and Penbryn. The coast is part of the Ceredigion Coast Path and the stretches either side of Tresaith offer short walks with fantastic views across Cardigan Bay and the opportunity to spot dolphins and seals in the bay.
Walk from Aberporth to Tresaith. or heading north from Tresaith to Penbryn where you will find the Plwmp Tart.
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Tresaith
61 Heol Y GraigTresaith is set in a small sheltered sandy bay named after the River Saith which cascades as a waterfall over the cliffs to the beach. The beach is very popular with families during the summer offering safe swimming and rock pools. The second beach is accessed by crossing below the waterfall, take care to watch the tides. There are public toilets near the beach, with wheelchair access. There is also a café, a first aid post, a shop and The Ship Inn Pub providing lots of tables inside and out, for meals overlooking the beach. The beach has a slipway and is a popular sailing destination. There is limited car parking with some spaces for cars displaying disabled stickers
Tresaith Beach is between Aberporth and Penbryn. The coast is part of the Ceredigion Coast Path and the stretches either side of Tresaith offer short walks with fantastic views across Cardigan Bay and the opportunity to spot dolphins and seals in the bay.
Walk from Aberporth to Tresaith. or heading north from Tresaith to Penbryn where you will find the Plwmp Tart.
Aberaeron
At the mouth of the Teifi Estuary, Poppit Sands is a sandy beach backed by dunes.
At high water, there is plenty of beach but it’s a low tide when the full extent of sand appears to go almost to Gwbert on the other side. Don’t attempt a crossing, though, the currents are too strong. Watch the tide when it’s coming in. It’s fast!
It is the start, or the end, of the 186 mile Pembrokeshire Coast Path which takes you right around the coast to Amroth in the south.
Dog restrictions apply to the western end of the beach between 1st May and 30th September. Check out a map of the beach to help with which section of the beach it applies to.
If you’re planning to visit, check out the tide times to make sure you’ve plenty of beach to play on and that you don’t get cut off by the incoming tide!
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Παραλία Poppit Sands
At the mouth of the Teifi Estuary, Poppit Sands is a sandy beach backed by dunes.
At high water, there is plenty of beach but it’s a low tide when the full extent of sand appears to go almost to Gwbert on the other side. Don’t attempt a crossing, though, the currents are too strong. Watch the tide when it’s coming in. It’s fast!
It is the start, or the end, of the 186 mile Pembrokeshire Coast Path which takes you right around the coast to Amroth in the south.
Dog restrictions apply to the western end of the beach between 1st May and 30th September. Check out a map of the beach to help with which section of the beach it applies to.
If you’re planning to visit, check out the tide times to make sure you’ve plenty of beach to play on and that you don’t get cut off by the incoming tide!
Newport Parrog beach
Great for rock pools and at low tide it is possible to wade across to Newport Sands but this stretch has strong tides and is not recommended for swimming. The coast path runs along the beach here and is worth exploring in either direction.
Newport Sands Beach
Traeth Mawr ‘big beach’ commonly referred to as Newport Sands is across the estuary from Newport town and below Newport golf club. To walk to it from the town, cross the bridge over the estuary and take the first track on your left to hug the riverside along to the beach. Round the dunes you will find a beautiful stretch of beach with shallow bathing.
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Newport Beach
Newport Parrog beach
Great for rock pools and at low tide it is possible to wade across to Newport Sands but this stretch has strong tides and is not recommended for swimming. The coast path runs along the beach here and is worth exploring in either direction.
Newport Sands Beach
Traeth Mawr ‘big beach’ commonly referred to as Newport Sands is across the estuary from Newport town and below Newport golf club. To walk to it from the town, cross the bridge over the estuary and take the first track on your left to hug the riverside along to the beach. Round the dunes you will find a beautiful stretch of beach with shallow bathing.
The coast village of Aberporth bustles with activity in the summer. It has the advantage of two sandy sheltered beaches with rock pools exposed at low tide making it ideal for family holidays. There is a small car park above the south section of the beach. Further parking can be found in the village. Swimming is considered safe here and during the school holidays – from mid July to the end of August – Ceredigion Beach Officer Lifeguard Service normally establishes patrolled bathing areas daily.
You can enjoy a circular walk from Aberporth, a short coast walk from Aberporth to Tresaith is fully accessible for the first mile and provides a great vantage point to look out for dolphins close to the Cardigan Bay shore. Other walks extend along Cardigan Bay Coast. It is possible to walk north along the coastal path to the nearby village of Tresaith and if you like, on to Penbryn Beach. The small headland near the carved wooden sculpture of a dolphin is another good spot to see dolphins. Aberporth was once an important village for herring fishing but now it is mostly crab and lobster and a popular spot for sea fishing and small boat sailing.
Facilities at Aberporth Beaches
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Aberporth Beach
The coast village of Aberporth bustles with activity in the summer. It has the advantage of two sandy sheltered beaches with rock pools exposed at low tide making it ideal for family holidays. There is a small car park above the south section of the beach. Further parking can be found in the village. Swimming is considered safe here and during the school holidays – from mid July to the end of August – Ceredigion Beach Officer Lifeguard Service normally establishes patrolled bathing areas daily.
You can enjoy a circular walk from Aberporth, a short coast walk from Aberporth to Tresaith is fully accessible for the first mile and provides a great vantage point to look out for dolphins close to the Cardigan Bay shore. Other walks extend along Cardigan Bay Coast. It is possible to walk north along the coastal path to the nearby village of Tresaith and if you like, on to Penbryn Beach. The small headland near the carved wooden sculpture of a dolphin is another good spot to see dolphins. Aberporth was once an important village for herring fishing but now it is mostly crab and lobster and a popular spot for sea fishing and small boat sailing.
Facilities at Aberporth Beaches
Mwnt beach is a sheltered sandy cove, owned by the National Trust. This popular beach is off the beaten track but can still get busy in the height of summer. The single track road leads over a cattle grid as the view opens up below over Cardigan Bay. The steep steps leading to the beach make it unsuitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs, but the refreshment booth can still be reached. There is parking in a field above the beach. Although swimming conditions are considered safe at Mwnt but there is no lifeguard service here. A well-trodden path circles Foel y Mwnt, leading to the top of the hill which overlooks the beach. The circular walk from Cardigan or Mwnt is part of the Wales coast path which passes along the cliff behind Mwnt beach.
Awards Green Coast & Seaside Bathing Yes
Type of Beach Sandy Café Yes
Car Park Yes Sea Angling Yes
Toilet + Disabled Yes** Dogs No*
Disabled Access No Booth serving food Yes**
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Traeth Mwnt
Mwnt beach is a sheltered sandy cove, owned by the National Trust. This popular beach is off the beaten track but can still get busy in the height of summer. The single track road leads over a cattle grid as the view opens up below over Cardigan Bay. The steep steps leading to the beach make it unsuitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs, but the refreshment booth can still be reached. There is parking in a field above the beach. Although swimming conditions are considered safe at Mwnt but there is no lifeguard service here. A well-trodden path circles Foel y Mwnt, leading to the top of the hill which overlooks the beach. The circular walk from Cardigan or Mwnt is part of the Wales coast path which passes along the cliff behind Mwnt beach.
Awards Green Coast & Seaside Bathing Yes
Type of Beach Sandy Café Yes
Car Park Yes Sea Angling Yes
Toilet + Disabled Yes** Dogs No*
Disabled Access No Booth serving food Yes**
Llangrannog is an excellent beach all year round. Popular with families, surfers or just for relaxing and watching the world go by from the many excellent cafes and pubs. You can choose from traditional pub food overlooking the sea, or home made ice cream at the beach cafe. From the main beach at Llangrannog it is possible at low tide to walk round to the second beach, or or by the cliff path which climbs by steps next to the Quay Café at any time. A circular walk can be followed around the headland of Ynys Lochtyn. The Ceredigion Coast Path comes into Llangrannog village from Penbryn by dropping down right to the beach. The views along the coast are some of the best in west Wales.
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Παραλία Llangrannog
B4321Llangrannog is an excellent beach all year round. Popular with families, surfers or just for relaxing and watching the world go by from the many excellent cafes and pubs. You can choose from traditional pub food overlooking the sea, or home made ice cream at the beach cafe. From the main beach at Llangrannog it is possible at low tide to walk round to the second beach, or or by the cliff path which climbs by steps next to the Quay Café at any time. A circular walk can be followed around the headland of Ynys Lochtyn. The Ceredigion Coast Path comes into Llangrannog village from Penbryn by dropping down right to the beach. The views along the coast are some of the best in west Wales.
Penbryn is owned by the National Trust. The beach is almost a mile in length. There is a turning circle and dropping off point at the beach edge for disabled visitors, which should be kept clear for any emergency vehicles. Penbryn is about 9 miles north of Cardigan. There is a car park on Llanborth Farm as you arrive, some 400 metres from the beach. The National Trust charge a small fee for parking.
There’s also The Plwmp Tart café and shop here with outdoor and indoor seating. The walk down to the beach is either on the lane, or follow the footpath signs from the back of the car park [behind the café] which takes you into a beautiful wooded valley, full of wood anemones in the spring. This shady path suddenly opens up to the wide expanse of the beach and the sound of the waves, a lovely approach to the beach.
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Penbryn Beach
Penbryn is owned by the National Trust. The beach is almost a mile in length. There is a turning circle and dropping off point at the beach edge for disabled visitors, which should be kept clear for any emergency vehicles. Penbryn is about 9 miles north of Cardigan. There is a car park on Llanborth Farm as you arrive, some 400 metres from the beach. The National Trust charge a small fee for parking.
There’s also The Plwmp Tart café and shop here with outdoor and indoor seating. The walk down to the beach is either on the lane, or follow the footpath signs from the back of the car park [behind the café] which takes you into a beautiful wooded valley, full of wood anemones in the spring. This shady path suddenly opens up to the wide expanse of the beach and the sound of the waves, a lovely approach to the beach.
Sightseeing
Cardigan Castle
After 16 years hard work acquiring funding and local support the magical Cardigan Castle opened in 2015. For years we have approached Cardigan over the old bridge to the view of buttresses and neglect. Now the castle dominates the view across the river Teifi and provides the beautifully situated 1176 café perched between the castle walls and grounds.
Originally Cardigan castle [Castell Aberteifi in Welsh] was 1km down the Teifi from where it now stands. Built in wood by the Normans, the site was an early Iron Age settlement. The current castle site was chosen for it’s defensive position overlooking Cardigan Bridge and the replacement – though still wooden castle was built by Gilbert de Clare in 1100.
In 1136, Lord Rhys ap Gruffydd, took Cardigan Castle and began rebuilding it in stone. To celebrate the completion of the Castle in 1176 the first Eisteddfod of Welsh literature and music was held in Cardigan Castle creating an iconic Welsh landmark.
Rhys’ sons, Maelgwyn and Gruffydd, fought over the ownership of the castle and it ended up being sold to King John.
In the 13th Century, the Castle was once again held by the Normans. Two towers, a new keep and the town wall were all built to create a stronghold and this is what we see now. In the 13th century King Edward I reclaimed the castle and control reverted to the English.
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Κάστρο Κάρντιγκαν
Green StreetCardigan Castle
After 16 years hard work acquiring funding and local support the magical Cardigan Castle opened in 2015. For years we have approached Cardigan over the old bridge to the view of buttresses and neglect. Now the castle dominates the view across the river Teifi and provides the beautifully situated 1176 café perched between the castle walls and grounds.
Originally Cardigan castle [Castell Aberteifi in Welsh] was 1km down the Teifi from where it now stands. Built in wood by the Normans, the site was an early Iron Age settlement. The current castle site was chosen for it’s defensive position overlooking Cardigan Bridge and the replacement – though still wooden castle was built by Gilbert de Clare in 1100.
In 1136, Lord Rhys ap Gruffydd, took Cardigan Castle and began rebuilding it in stone. To celebrate the completion of the Castle in 1176 the first Eisteddfod of Welsh literature and music was held in Cardigan Castle creating an iconic Welsh landmark.
Rhys’ sons, Maelgwyn and Gruffydd, fought over the ownership of the castle and it ended up being sold to King John.
In the 13th Century, the Castle was once again held by the Normans. Two towers, a new keep and the town wall were all built to create a stronghold and this is what we see now. In the 13th century King Edward I reclaimed the castle and control reverted to the English.
Καταρράκτες Σενάρθ
Πάρκο Αγροκτήματος Ακτής Νησιού Κάρντιγκαν
Folly Farm Adventure Park & Zoo
In The Welsh Wind Distillery
Welsh Wildlife Centre
The Teifi River Guides
Dolphin Spotting Boat Trips
Main PierCardigan Bay is home to a wide variety of Marine Wildlife, all of which can be seen with a little knowledge and patience.
Here are of some of the fascinating animals you may see.
Come to Cardigan Bay West Wales and see the Bottlenose Dolphin, Atlantic Grey Seal, Harbour Porpoise, and much more. The image above of the Atlantic Grey Seal is the most likely way you will spot them, they seem to take as much interest in us as we do in them. Look out for them as you walk any of the coast paths.
Atlantic Grey Seals
Around 130 thousand Atlantic grey seals inhabit the north Atlantic and Baltic waters. They are regularly seen from the shore around Cardigan Bay offering a fascinating sight with their large bulbous heads protruding from the water, eyes staring in a friendly curious manner. They can grow to 2.5 meters in length and weigh over 300 kgs.
There are various places around Cardigan Bay to see these spectacular animals. In September and October seal pups are born. They can be seen on the beaches especially Cwmtydu (Seals Bay). It is important to stay away from the pups, and please do not allow dogs to approach them. If you are flying a drone, please keep it away from seals and never land it on a beach with seal pups. The mother seal will not leave the sea to feed the pup if people are near the pup, leading to distress for them both. It is possible to enjoy watching the seal pups from the coast paths, without disturbing them.
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Cardigan Bay
Cardigan Bay is home to a wide variety of Marine Wildlife, all of which can be seen with a little knowledge and patience.
Here are of some of the fascinating animals you may see.
Come to Cardigan Bay West Wales and see the Bottlenose Dolphin, Atlantic Grey Seal, Harbour Porpoise, and much more. The image above of the Atlantic Grey Seal is the most likely way you will spot them, they seem to take as much interest in us as we do in them. Look out for them as you walk any of the coast paths.
Atlantic Grey Seals
Around 130 thousand Atlantic grey seals inhabit the north Atlantic and Baltic waters. They are regularly seen from the shore around Cardigan Bay offering a fascinating sight with their large bulbous heads protruding from the water, eyes staring in a friendly curious manner. They can grow to 2.5 meters in length and weigh over 300 kgs.
There are various places around Cardigan Bay to see these spectacular animals. In September and October seal pups are born. They can be seen on the beaches especially Cwmtydu (Seals Bay). It is important to stay away from the pups, and please do not allow dogs to approach them. If you are flying a drone, please keep it away from seals and never land it on a beach with seal pups. The mother seal will not leave the sea to feed the pup if people are near the pup, leading to distress for them both. It is possible to enjoy watching the seal pups from the coast paths, without disturbing them.