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Aberystwyth Castle Ruins – Borth Beach loop from Tal-y-bont

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Ceulanamaesmawr

Aberystwyth Castle Ruins – Borth Beach loop from Tal-y-bont

Hard

12

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Aberystwyth Castle Ruins – Borth Beach loop from Tal-y-bont

02:48

41.5km

620m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 25, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.3 km for 94 m

After 22.4 km for 189 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.41 km

Start of Borth Loop (Clwb Chaingang Route)

Highlight • Trail

Start in garage and go left.

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2

13.0 km

Aberystwyth Cliff Railway

Highlight • Viewpoint

The cliff railway is the much less tiring way to get up to the top of Constitution hill. Not sure on the prices but I wish id of gone up just for the experience.

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3

13.8 km

Aberystwyth Beachfront

Highlight • Viewpoint

The southern end of the beach, by the 'harbour trap' is a good spot to watch surfers when there is a good groundswell, also keep a look out for dolphins and porpoises.

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4

15.1 km

Agnelli's Italian Deli

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A block down from where the pin is -- Mario and Kiara are the best panini and cappuccino makers in Aberystwyth!

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5

21.3 km

Aberystwyth Cycle Bridge

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What I want to know is what have the European union ever done for us?
A beautiful bridge across the river on the national cycle network

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21.8 km

Old Harbour

Lake

7

22.5 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 …

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8

31.6 km

View of Borth Beach

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Fabulous viewpoint of Borth Beach after a gruelling climb out of Aberystwyth.

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9

33.0 km

Borth Beach

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Lovely, big, beach with sand and pretty shells. The flood defences create a lagoon area with shallow, safe water for paddling and swimming.

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39.1 km

Coed Dolgau

Forest

B

41.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.1 km

13.0 km

7.11 km

4.03 km

345 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.3 km

744 m

276 m

114 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (130 m)

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Thursday 28 May

19°C

8°C

11 %

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