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Aberystwyth Castle Ruins – Aberystwyth War Memorial loop from Capel Bangor

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Aberystwyth Castle Ruins – Aberystwyth War Memorial loop from Capel Bangor

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Aberystwyth Castle Ruins – Aberystwyth War Memorial loop from Capel Bangor

01:03

21.9km

90m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 9.65 km for 169 m

After 10.6 km for 62 m

After 11.5 km for 225 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

684 m

Capel Bangor Railway Station (Vale of Rheidol Railway)

Highlight • Rest Area

Step aboard restored steam trains for a stunning journey along the Rheidol Valley. The narrow track gauge allows the railway to follow the contours of the terrain with many sharp …

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3.03 km

Coed Cwm-lletty

Forest

3

9.76 km

Aberystwyth Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Aberystwyth’s castle may lie in ruins but they’re incredibly impressive ruins. Built in the 13th century, this castle only survived for around 400 years before it was partially demolished by …

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4

10.7 km

Aberystwyth Promenade and Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely clean beach to take a walk up and down, not to long, one end theres the old castle and pier and the other is Constitution hill.

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5

11.6 km

Aberystwyth War Memorial

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great location for a memorial. Amazing views back at the castle and over the sea. Must be a great place to come on remembrance day.

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B

21.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.4 km

5.26 km

2.21 km

785 m

178 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

9.27 km

452 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 9 July

31°C

12°C

12 %

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