Aberaeron
Aberaeron is situated on the Cardigan Bay coast between Cardigan in the south and Aberyswyth in the north. It contrasts with its neighbour New Quay just a few miles to the South in that it is flat, has shingle rather than sandy beaches, fewer caravan parks on its doorstep and generally has a less brash style. The architecture of Aberaeron is unique in this part of Wales. It has rows of colourful painted Georgian houses clustered around the stone harbour which is the focal point of the town....
Aberystwyth
Aberystwyth is the largest town in Ceredigion and largest holiday resort on the west coast of Wales. It is home to the University of Wales Aberystwyth and the National Library. The town is surrounded between hills and beaches. It has castle ruins, a promenade, pier and a harbour. To the south Pen Dinas hill has the visible remains of an iron Age fort and also a monument to Wellington and once climbed offer stunning views of Cardigan Bay. To the north is Constitution Hill which also offers...
Abermeurig
Abermeurig is a small village in the county of Ceredigion, West Wales. Amemeurig is in the ceremonial county of Dyfed and is located between Talsarn and Llangeitho. One of the main historical buildings within the village is the stone-built Abermeurig Methodist Chapel, which was built in 1698 and rebuilt four times, in 1772, 1816, 1826 and 1890. The is an ideal location for the avid walker and trail runners with several scenic trails within proximity of the village.
Aberporth
The coastal village of Aberporth bustles with activity in the summer. It has the advantage of two sandy sheltered beaches with rock pools exposed at low tide making it ideal for family holidays. There is a small car park above the south section of the beach. Further parking can be found in the village. Swimming is considered safe here and during the school holidays – from mid July to the end of August – Ceredigion Beach Officer Lifeguard Service normally establishes patrolled bathing areas...
Bethania
Bethania is a hamlet in Ceredigion, mid Wales. Bethania is situated nearby to Moelfryn, and west of Rhos-goch. Bethania from Mapcarta. There are signature experiences and places to wander including the Fantasy Farm Park, Bwlch y Geuffordd Gardens, Jane Beck Welsh Blankets, Teglan Fisheries, Cors Caron and Cilgwyn Golf Club to name a few. Additionally, there are not to-be-missed spots to dine, drink and feast namely The Hungry Ram, The Three Horse Shoe Inn, Cegin Carwyn, Black Lion Hotel,...
Borth
Borth village is built on a huge bank of pebbles created by a long shore drift. Local landowners allowed fishermen to build their houses on this poor quality land liable to flooding. In 1864, the new railway brought dramatic change to Borth, as it become accessible to tourists and retired people. Today Borth is a village and seaside resort that attracts people from all walks of life. Its shallow waters and fabulous three mile expanse of golden sand, has made it particularly popular with...
Bronant
Bronant is a hamlet in the county of Ceredigion, mid Wales. It lies on the A485 road which runs north from Tregaron to Llanilar and falls within the community of Lledrod. The Cors Caron national nature reserve lies three miles to the southeast. Also of note is the Roman road of Sarn Helen which passes to the east of the hamlet. It is known to geologists as it gives its name to the Bronnant Fault.
Brynhoffnant
Brynhoffnant is a small village in the community of Penbryn, Ceredigion, Wales, which is 70.4 miles (113.3 km) from Cardiff and 189.1 miles (304.3 km) from London. Brynhoffnant is represented in the Senedd by Elin Jones (Plaid Cymru) and the Member of Parliament is Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru). The community of Penbryn, includes the villages of Tresaith, Brynhoffnant, Glynarthen and Tan-y-groes. Within the community lies a number of historical landscapes and features.
Bwlchllan
A small village and an electoral ward in Powys, southern Wales. The settlement is strung out along the A40 road which crosses a low col above the Usk Valley at this point on its route between Brecon and Crickhowell. The village is a part of the administrative community of Llanfihangel Cwmdu with Bwlch and Cathedine. Attractions and activities The remains of a defensive enclosure on the slopes of Cefn Moel to the north of the village date from prehistoric times. There is also a standing stone...
Capel Bangor
Capel Bangor (Welsh: Penllwyn) is a small village in Ceredigion, Wales, approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) east of Aberystwyth. Transport The A44 road and the seasonal Vale of Rheidol Railway pass through. Capel Bangor railway station is on the seasonal Vale of Rheidol Railway. Unlike most other preserved railways in the United Kingdom, the Vale of Rheidol Railway did not have a period of closure between its being part of the national rail system and becoming a heritage railway, and so has...
Capel Seion
Attractions Capel Seion has the amazinig and historical Zion chapel and is a Grade II Listed building with an unusual layout and houses exhibitions of local history and the story of nonconformity in Wales. The chapel was built during the great age of chapel building in the 19th century (1819).
Cardigan
Cardigan, sits on the estuary of the River Teifi which flows into Cardigan Bay. It is an un-spoilt town and has a rich heritage. It is on the southern border of Ceredigion and just across the Teifi River from Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire. The restoration of Cardigan Castle is regenerating the town and the old harbor district. The Ceredigion Coastal path starts from the bridge in Cardigan a point marked by an Otter sculpture. Along it to the North are Gwbert beach, Cardigan island and...
Cellan
Cellan is a delightful village nestled in the enchanting countryside of Wales. Situated in Ceredigion County, this idyllic hamlet is known for its scenic beauty and rich history.Attractions The village grew around St. Celyn's Church, a historical landmark that still stands today and serves as a reminder of Cellan's ancient past. The church is renowned for its beautiful architecture and picturesque setting, making it a must-visit for history enthusiasts and those seeking tranquility. Nature...
Ciliau Aeron
Ciliau Aeron is a community and small village 4 miles from Aberaeron in Ceredigion, Wales on the left bank of the River Aeron. The community includes the village of Cilcennin. The word Ciliau comes from the Welsh for corners. Aeron Corners in English refers to the many bends taken by the river through this area. The village post office has long gone, but Ciliau has a small, Welsh-speaking school and a village hall. There are fishing lakes in the village, as well as a garden nursery, an...
Comins Coch
Comins Coch is a small village in Ceredigion, Wales, in Faenor community, to the northeast of Aberystwyth. There are approximately 300 residents living in the village. It is surrounded by stunning natural beauty and steeped in history. Situated in the county of Powys, this charming hamlet offers a serene and idyllic atmosphere that attracts both locals and visitors alike.History The history of Comins Coch is closely tied to its rural roots. The village was originally established as a farming...
Cribyn
Once a thriving community with two pubs, a garage and a post office, it is now largely reduced to a dormitory town or commuter village for Lampeter. The primary school in the village, founded by local hero Gwilym Butler-Wilkins, has maintained its status as primarily Welsh speaking since its establishment in 1876. Cribyn has one of the few Unitarian chapels in Ceredigion, which was established in 1790 by Dafydd Davis Castellhywel and Evan Davies, Cwmbedw. There was an old cottage next to the...
Cross Inn, Cei Newydd/New Quay
History Until the early 19th Century, New Quay consisted of a few thatched cottages surrounded by agricultural land, the natural harbour providing a safe mooring for fishing boats and a few small trading vessels. The New Quay Harbour Act was passed in 1834 and a stone pier was constructed at a cost of £4,700. Trading activity increased and new houses were built as economic migrants arrived. Shipbuilding began to take place and the town increased in size with the construction of terraced...
Cwmbrwyno
Cwmbrwyno is a hamlet in the community of Melindwr, Ceredigion, Wales, which is 71.2 miles (114.7 km) from Cardiff and 172.3 miles (277.3 km) from London. Stays There are lovely local hotels available should you wish to holiday, namely The George Borrow Hotel, Conrah Hotel, The Starling Cloud, Harry Hotel and Restaurant, and Castle Hotel.
Cwmerfyn
Cwmerfyn (historically Cwm-erfin or Cwmerfin) is a hamlet in the community of Trefeurig, Ceredigion, Wales, nine miles (14 km) by road east of Aberystwyth. Historically Cwmerfyn was a lead ore mining village. The Nant Silo stream runs in the vicinity. To the northeast are the small lakes Llyn Rhosgoch, Llyn Blaenmelindwr and Llyn Pendam, to the east of Cwmsymlog.History Siloa Chapel in Cwmefyn was built in 1866, as part of a series of churches founded by Azariah Shadrach in north Ceredigion...
Devil's Bridge
Devil's Bridge is a village and community in Ceredigion, Wales. Above the River Mynach on the edge of the village is the unusual road bridge from which the village gets its English name. The village is best known for the bridge that spans the Afon Mynach, a tributary of the Rheidol. The bridge is unique in that three separate bridges are coexistent, each one built upon the previous bridge. The previous structures were not demolished. History The most recently built, in 1901, is an iron bridge...
Felin Fach
Felin Fach or Ystrad was a small railway station in the rural location between Ystrad Aeron and Felinfach, the intermediate station on the Aberayron branch of the Carmarthen to Aberystwyth Line in the Welsh county of Ceredigion. Opened by the Lampeter, Aberayron and New Quay Light Railway, the branch to Aberayron diverged from the through line at Lampeter.History The branch was incorporated into the Great Western Railway during the Grouping of 1923, passing on to the Western Region of British...
Ffair Rhos
Ffair Rhos lays within Strata Florida Abbey’s Mefenydd Grange, and was granted a fair by the Abbey. Post-Dissolution, Ffair Rhos’ fairs were the greatest in Ceredigion. This area consists of an open upland valley or hollow between 240m to 400m centred on the hamlet of Ffair Rhos. Ffair Rhos is a small linear settlement on either side of a minor road surrounded by numerous dispersed farmsteads, cottages and smallholdings. Architecture Local stone is the traditional building material with slate...