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Llansteffan Beach – Llansteffan Castle Ruins loop from Llansteffan

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Llansteffan Beach – Llansteffan Castle Ruins loop from Llansteffan

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Llansteffan Beach – Llansteffan Castle Ruins loop from Llansteffan

01:19

4.79km

80m

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: May 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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872 m

Llansteffan Beach

Highlight • Beach

Llansteffan has been described as one of Wales’ best kept secrets. A sort of Never Never land known only to locals. Once you’ve experienced the magical beauty of a sunset …

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2.13 km

Ruins of a castle a short walk from Llansteffan beach. Apparently “The castle was built by the Normans after 1100” it is privately owned but under a deed of guardianship. Worth the walk up the hill to it!

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3.39 km

Llansteffan Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Arguably one of the most stunning locations in Wales. Although ruined, the castle retains its power to intimidate – especially when you approach its massive twin-towered gatehouse, built in around …

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4.04 km

The Beach Shop & Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Cute cafe selling lunch, hot drinks, ice cream and scones! They have some seats outside and inside. Parking outside plus toilets and sea view. There’s also an ice cream and chip shop next to it

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4.79 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.40 km

972 m

959 m

453 m

Surfaces

1.51 km

1.36 km

876 m

210 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 15 May

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Llansteffan Beach – Llansteffan Castle Ruins loop from Llansteffan

Llansteffan Beach

Scott's Bay

Llansteffan Castle Ruins

Llansteffan Castle

The Beach Shop & Tea Room

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