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Aberystwyth War Memorial – Aberystwyth Castle Ruins loop from Aberystwyth

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Aberystwyth War Memorial – Aberystwyth Castle Ruins loop from Aberystwyth

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Aberystwyth War Memorial – Aberystwyth Castle Ruins loop from Aberystwyth

01:14

4.85km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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776 m

Colorful Houses on Quay Road, Aberystwyth

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Brightly colored houses line Quay Road

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1.21 km

Aberystwyth War Memorial

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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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1.36 km

St. Michael's Church, Aberystwyth

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Church in Aberystwyth near the Castle.

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1.97 km

"Aberystwyth's Edwardian bandstand was first built in 1935 and has since been used by many bands including Led Zeppelin. It was originally built roofless but then was adapted and improved to protect the musicians and audience from the weather. A completely new building replaced the old one in 2016 and an outside walkway was added around it." Source: aberystwyth.gov.uk/en/leisure/bandstand. One of the pictures of this highlight show part of an art exhibition...

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2.24 km

Aberystwyth Promenade and Beach

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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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3.15 km

Aberystwyth Castle Ruins

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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 Oliver Cromwell. At one point in its life, it was a royal mint and produced shillings.

The castle was originally a formidable fortress with walls within walls. Of King Edward I’s phenomenal Welsh castles (including Conwy and Caernarfon), this one is the most ruined but it remains evocative. The castle is free to enter and is well worth having a wander about.

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3.82 km

Aberystwyth Pier and Lighthouse

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Another point to enjoy some breathtaking views!

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4.85 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.25 km

1.25 km

1.03 km

298 m

Surfaces

2.62 km

1.16 km

741 m

298 m

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Thursday 25 June

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Aberystwyth War Memorial – Aberystwyth Castle Ruins loop from Aberystwyth

Colorful Houses on Quay Road, Aberystwyth

Aberystwyth War Memorial

St. Michael's Church, Aberystwyth

Aberystwyth Bandstand

Aberystwyth Promenade and Beach

Aberystwyth Castle Ruins

Aberystwyth Pier and Lighthouse

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