Sightseeing
Useful information about places to explore in the local area.
Gwbert is a small cliff top coastal hamlet overhanging the broad mouth of the Teifi river and Cardigan Bay. It looks across to Pembrokeshire, the curved sweep of Poppit Sands and the sea breaking over the infamous Cardigan sand bar, the site and cause of many wrecks during the years that Cardigan built and sailed wooden ships down the river, across the Atlantic, and all over the world. It is known that Gwbert was the name of an early wandering saint who is said to have landed here and sheltered in a cave. Interestingly, along with saints Pedrog, Briog, Carannog and Meugana, he is honoured in churches not just here in Wales but also in Cornwall and Brittany. At Craig y Gwbert, on the seaward edge of the Cliff Hotel grounds, are the smooth grassy earth bank remains of an extremely well defended Iron age fort. It makes a superb place to enjoy dramatic sunsets surrounded as it is by wild rocks and sea on three sides.
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Gwbert
Gwbert is a small cliff top coastal hamlet overhanging the broad mouth of the Teifi river and Cardigan Bay. It looks across to Pembrokeshire, the curved sweep of Poppit Sands and the sea breaking over the infamous Cardigan sand bar, the site and cause of many wrecks during the years that Cardigan built and sailed wooden ships down the river, across the Atlantic, and all over the world. It is known that Gwbert was the name of an early wandering saint who is said to have landed here and sheltered in a cave. Interestingly, along with saints Pedrog, Briog, Carannog and Meugana, he is honoured in churches not just here in Wales but also in Cornwall and Brittany. At Craig y Gwbert, on the seaward edge of the Cliff Hotel grounds, are the smooth grassy earth bank remains of an extremely well defended Iron age fort. It makes a superb place to enjoy dramatic sunsets surrounded as it is by wild rocks and sea on three sides.
This is the main town located next to Gwbert. Cardigan, West Wales, is an ancient market town on the River Teifi estuary, home of the first Welsh Eisteddfod and start of both the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path and Ceredigion Coast Path. The market town of Cardigan is an essential stop on your visit to Cardigan Bay. The slow pace of change in this part of Wales has helped preserve the 19th character and charm of this ancient town. The narrow streets, traditional shops, inns and eating places many with their original Georgian and Victorian fronts help create a unique visitor experience. It has a range of large Supermarkets and chain stores but also has a variety of independent shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants.
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Cardigan
This is the main town located next to Gwbert. Cardigan, West Wales, is an ancient market town on the River Teifi estuary, home of the first Welsh Eisteddfod and start of both the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path and Ceredigion Coast Path. The market town of Cardigan is an essential stop on your visit to Cardigan Bay. The slow pace of change in this part of Wales has helped preserve the 19th character and charm of this ancient town. The narrow streets, traditional shops, inns and eating places many with their original Georgian and Victorian fronts help create a unique visitor experience. It has a range of large Supermarkets and chain stores but also has a variety of independent shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants.
A small village across the bridge over the River Teifi from Cardigan Town Centre, next to Cardigan Castle. St Dogmael’s is a village and parish in Pembrokeshire, Wales, on the estuary of the River Teifi a short walk from Poppit Sands – one of many stunning beaches along the Cardigan Bay and Pembrokeshire Coast.
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Saint Dogmaels
A small village across the bridge over the River Teifi from Cardigan Town Centre, next to Cardigan Castle. St Dogmael’s is a village and parish in Pembrokeshire, Wales, on the estuary of the River Teifi a short walk from Poppit Sands – one of many stunning beaches along the Cardigan Bay and Pembrokeshire Coast.
Cilgerran, once a small market town, now generally considered a rural village, roosts quietly above the dramatic, wooded Teifi Gorge that threads through the rolling farming landscape of North Pembrokeshire. Cilgerran offers the visitor an ideal base for walking, bird watching, canoeing, fishing, cycling and enjoying the arts and culture of nearby Cardigan town and Rhos y Gilwen Mansion, all supported by a pleasant village infrastructure of three pubs, a shop / post office located at the junction down to the River Teifi Car Park and coracle information centre, a restaurant, and a food takeaway. Cilgerran’s several remarkable attractions include the romantic and atmospheric Cilgerran Castle, once the object of much to-ing and fro-ing between warlike Welsh chieftains and invasive Norman overlords and from where Princess Nest and her daughter were snatched away by Owain of Powys in 1109. Now a delightful ruin high above the river and painted by Turner, the castle is free to enter and makes a most scenic picnic site.
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Cilgerran
Cilgerran, once a small market town, now generally considered a rural village, roosts quietly above the dramatic, wooded Teifi Gorge that threads through the rolling farming landscape of North Pembrokeshire. Cilgerran offers the visitor an ideal base for walking, bird watching, canoeing, fishing, cycling and enjoying the arts and culture of nearby Cardigan town and Rhos y Gilwen Mansion, all supported by a pleasant village infrastructure of three pubs, a shop / post office located at the junction down to the River Teifi Car Park and coracle information centre, a restaurant, and a food takeaway. Cilgerran’s several remarkable attractions include the romantic and atmospheric Cilgerran Castle, once the object of much to-ing and fro-ing between warlike Welsh chieftains and invasive Norman overlords and from where Princess Nest and her daughter were snatched away by Owain of Powys in 1109. Now a delightful ruin high above the river and painted by Turner, the castle is free to enter and makes a most scenic picnic site.
Cenarath village lies on both sides of the Teifi River, the county boundary between Ceredigion and Carmarathenshire. Cenarth Falls lie upstream from the river bridge, which has circular holes built into it to enable water to flow through it. Near the village, at Cenarth Falls, the river Teifi emerges suddenly from a deep ravine over a ledge forming a maginificent waterfall when the river is in full spate and the pitcuresque spot is popular with tourists.Below the bridge you can see fishermen, sometimes in coracles, pitching their skills against salmon and sewin. The National Coracle Centre with examples from around the world including Tibet and Iraq. Near the bridge there is a holy well, dedicated to 7th century St Ludoc, and there is a standing stone in the church yard of nearby St Llawddog. Cenarth born Eluned Phillips, the first woman to win the Crown at the National Eisteddfod (not once, but twice) knew the writer Dylan Thomas, the artist Augustus John, and the singer Edith Piaf.
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Cenarth
Cenarath village lies on both sides of the Teifi River, the county boundary between Ceredigion and Carmarathenshire. Cenarth Falls lie upstream from the river bridge, which has circular holes built into it to enable water to flow through it. Near the village, at Cenarth Falls, the river Teifi emerges suddenly from a deep ravine over a ledge forming a maginificent waterfall when the river is in full spate and the pitcuresque spot is popular with tourists.Below the bridge you can see fishermen, sometimes in coracles, pitching their skills against salmon and sewin. The National Coracle Centre with examples from around the world including Tibet and Iraq. Near the bridge there is a holy well, dedicated to 7th century St Ludoc, and there is a standing stone in the church yard of nearby St Llawddog. Cenarth born Eluned Phillips, the first woman to win the Crown at the National Eisteddfod (not once, but twice) knew the writer Dylan Thomas, the artist Augustus John, and the singer Edith Piaf.
Llangrannog (or Llangranog) is a small, coastal village and seaside resort in Ceredigion West Wales, between Aberporth and New Quay. The earliest parts of the village (the “church village”) lie above the waterfall hidden by a twist of the valley from view from the sea. This protected them from the attention of sea marauders, the Vikings and the Irish. After the mid-eighteenth century the sea became safer and ‘Llangrannog beach village’ and small seaport developed. By the Llangrannog beach there is a shop, two pubs The Ship; and the Pentre arms, and The Patio Café, which serves delicious home made ice-creams, and if you are walking on a cold day, why not treat yourself to the excellent fish chowder.
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Llangrannog
Llangrannog (or Llangranog) is a small, coastal village and seaside resort in Ceredigion West Wales, between Aberporth and New Quay. The earliest parts of the village (the “church village”) lie above the waterfall hidden by a twist of the valley from view from the sea. This protected them from the attention of sea marauders, the Vikings and the Irish. After the mid-eighteenth century the sea became safer and ‘Llangrannog beach village’ and small seaport developed. By the Llangrannog beach there is a shop, two pubs The Ship; and the Pentre arms, and The Patio Café, which serves delicious home made ice-creams, and if you are walking on a cold day, why not treat yourself to the excellent fish chowder.
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. 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. 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 the wildlife spotting boat trips, that depart regularly from the harbour, to explore the full delights of the Cardigan Bay Marine Heritage Coast.
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New Quay
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. 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. 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 the wildlife spotting boat trips, that depart regularly from the harbour, to explore the full delights of the Cardigan Bay Marine Heritage Coast.
Food scene
The Cardigan Bay area is rapidly growing it's reputation for excellent places to eat and drink.
These are just some of our highlights...
Pizzatipi make Stonebake handmade pizzas, breads, delicious appetisers & sweets. There is a licensed bar that sells locally produced Welsh craft beers, ciders & wine in an open courtyard alongside the River Teifi Estuary. Large bell tents and fire pits make this rustic hideaway a fantastic venue with a difference. Run by 4 brothers and their band of merry friends.
It is open during the Easter and Summer periods only. During the summer evenings long waiting times can be experienced. Please arrive as early as possible for quicker service or take a drink and enjoy the views.
Cambrian Quay, Cardigan, West Wales, SA43 1EZ
T: 01239 612259
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Pizzatipi
1 Cambrian QuayPizzatipi make Stonebake handmade pizzas, breads, delicious appetisers & sweets. There is a licensed bar that sells locally produced Welsh craft beers, ciders & wine in an open courtyard alongside the River Teifi Estuary. Large bell tents and fire pits make this rustic hideaway a fantastic venue with a difference. Run by 4 brothers and their band of merry friends.
It is open during the Easter and Summer periods only. During the summer evenings long waiting times can be experienced. Please arrive as early as possible for quicker service or take a drink and enjoy the views.
Cambrian Quay, Cardigan, West Wales, SA43 1EZ
T: 01239 612259
Bara Menyn Bakehouse & Café an artisan bakehouse and cafe under one roof – in one of Cardigan’s historic Custom House buildings. We bake slow-fermentation, organic sourdough 6 days a week (Mon-Sat, 9:30 – 4pm), as well as serving up a range of locally sourced breakfasts and lunches, home-made cakes and speciality coffee (as well as our famous sourdough pittas and croissants, of course). We also have a licensed bar, outdoor patio/garden area, and welcome those with both dogs (who can sit outside or in our little annex, the ‘Cwtch’), and children (who can sit anywhere). We pride ourselves on our vegetarian and vegan offerings.
45 St Mary Street, Cardigan, SA43 1HA.
T: 01239 615310
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Bara Menyn Bakehouse & Cafe
6B Chancery LnBara Menyn Bakehouse & Café an artisan bakehouse and cafe under one roof – in one of Cardigan’s historic Custom House buildings. We bake slow-fermentation, organic sourdough 6 days a week (Mon-Sat, 9:30 – 4pm), as well as serving up a range of locally sourced breakfasts and lunches, home-made cakes and speciality coffee (as well as our famous sourdough pittas and croissants, of course). We also have a licensed bar, outdoor patio/garden area, and welcome those with both dogs (who can sit outside or in our little annex, the ‘Cwtch’), and children (who can sit anywhere). We pride ourselves on our vegetarian and vegan offerings.
45 St Mary Street, Cardigan, SA43 1HA.
T: 01239 615310
Crwst opened in 2018 as a newly refurbished delicatessen and café set in the heart of Cardigan town. They also sell locally sourced produce such as pickles, cheeses, jams etc. Priory St, Cardigan, SA43 1BU.
T: 01239 611278
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Crwst
Priory StreetCrwst opened in 2018 as a newly refurbished delicatessen and café set in the heart of Cardigan town. They also sell locally sourced produce such as pickles, cheeses, jams etc. Priory St, Cardigan, SA43 1BU.
T: 01239 611278
Flatrock Bistro and Bar at The Gwbert Hotel The Gwbert Hotel stands on the banks of the River Teifi at the estuary at Gwbert-on-Sea. Our tastefully decorated restaurant – The Flat Rock Bistro – with its panoramic views of the Pembrokeshire National Park, offers an extensive menu with dishes to all tastes and requirements.
Gwbert, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 1PP.
T: 01239 612638
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Flat Rock Bistro
Coronation DriveFlatrock Bistro and Bar at The Gwbert Hotel The Gwbert Hotel stands on the banks of the River Teifi at the estuary at Gwbert-on-Sea. Our tastefully decorated restaurant – The Flat Rock Bistro – with its panoramic views of the Pembrokeshire National Park, offers an extensive menu with dishes to all tastes and requirements.
Gwbert, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 1PP.
T: 01239 612638
Stiwdio 3 is a creative community space offering a range of craft activities, meeting and exhibition space with a café and coffee shop. A place where people can meet, eat, make and create.
3 High Street Cardigan SA43 1HJ
T: 01239 758088
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Stiwdio 3
High StreetStiwdio 3 is a creative community space offering a range of craft activities, meeting and exhibition space with a café and coffee shop. A place where people can meet, eat, make and create.
3 High Street Cardigan SA43 1HJ
T: 01239 758088
Carreg and Cliff Hotel Bar is a newly refurbished bar and restaurant, where you can drink and dine with breath-taking views and superb food on the Ceredigion Coast. Our experienced team have developed menus using the best fresh produce to ensure that your dining experience is second to none. Our A la Carte menus are changed each periodically to reflect the changing seasons and include speciality dishes as well as classic favourites and kids meals, ensuring that we always have something for everyone!
The Cliff Hotel & Spa, Gwbert, Cardigan SA43 1PP.
T: 01239 613241
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The Cliff Hotel & Spa
Carreg and Cliff Hotel Bar is a newly refurbished bar and restaurant, where you can drink and dine with breath-taking views and superb food on the Ceredigion Coast. Our experienced team have developed menus using the best fresh produce to ensure that your dining experience is second to none. Our A la Carte menus are changed each periodically to reflect the changing seasons and include speciality dishes as well as classic favourites and kids meals, ensuring that we always have something for everyone!
The Cliff Hotel & Spa, Gwbert, Cardigan SA43 1PP.
T: 01239 613241
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Boat trips
See breathtaking views and wildlife around Cardigan Bay.
Check out the local companies;
A Bay to Remember
New Quay Boat Trips and Dolphin Watching
Dolphin Survey Boat Trips
Ungaphoswa
Water sports
The below companies will help you get active in Cardigan Bay!
Adventure Beyond
Cardigan Bay Active
Cardigan Bay Canoeing
Cardigan Bay Kayaking
Cardigan Bay Surfing
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Walks and hikes
The coast and countryside around Cardigan Bay is ideal hiking country, offering a delightful range of walks for both experienced and casual walkers.
An online search of the following will hopefully help guide your adventure.
Cardigan Bay Walks
Discover Ceredigion Bay and Cambrian Mountains
Cambrian Mountains
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Golfing
Golf courses in the Cardigan area.
Aberystwyth Golf Club
Cardigan Golf Club
Cilgwyn Golf Club
Cwmrhydneuadd Golf Club
Penrhos Golf & Country Club Llanrhystud