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Cardigan Castle – Poppit Sands Beach loop from Cardigan

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Cardigan Castle – Poppit Sands Beach loop from Cardigan

Moderate

4.3

(4)

36

hikers

Cardigan Castle – Poppit Sands Beach loop from Cardigan

03:09

11.6km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

195 m

Cardigan Guildhall

Highlight • Monument

2

542 m

Cardigan Castle

Highlight • Castle

Cardigan Castle dates back to the 11th century although it was rebuilt in the 1200s. Overlooking the River Teifi just before it flows into the estuary, the castle underwent significant …

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3

2.67 km

St Dogmaels Abbey and Y Felin Mill

Highlight • Monument

Entry to this Abbey is free. The Coach House Museum is also free to visit and houses many relics and artefacts from the Abbey grounds.

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4

2.75 km

St Thomas's Church

Highlight • Other

5

6.12 km

Poppit Sands Beach

Highlight • Beach

Poppit Sands is a popular beach with soft sand and rock pools. Located at the mouth of the Teifi Estuary, it’s backed by dunes. Poppit Sands marks the beginning or …

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6

6.14 km

Crwst Poppit Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Nice coffee and cake

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7

8.45 km

Start of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path

Highlight • Trail

B

11.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.27 km

1.78 km

1.71 km

1.45 km

438 m

Surfaces

7.29 km

1.90 km

1.45 km

560 m

416 m

< 100 m

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