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Ystwyth Trail loop from Aberystwyth

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Ystwyth Trail loop from Aberystwyth

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Ystwyth Trail loop from Aberystwyth

02:13

33.6km

450m

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 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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14.8 km

Garth wood

Forest

20.2 km

Black Covert Woodland and Afon Ystwyth

Highlight • Historical Site

Black Covert woodland is an absurdly pretty place alongside the Afon Ystwyth. Near the site of a Roman fort and the Coed Allt-fedw earthworks, there’s much history seeping out of …

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28.6 km

Coed Bont-sych

Forest

31.5 km

Ystwyth Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Ystwyth Trail is a 32.1 km / 20 mile cycle route and footpath linking Aberystwyth and Tregaron. Part of the trail follows the track of the old Great Western Railway line.

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33.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.5 km

5.89 km

2.86 km

2.30 km

Surfaces

23.6 km

8.60 km

959 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 7 July

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14°C

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