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Llangrannog Beach – Afon Soden Bay loop from New Quay

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Llangrannog Beach – Afon Soden Bay loop from New Quay

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Llangrannog Beach – Afon Soden Bay loop from New Quay

07:35

24.9km

840m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. 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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2.92 km

View of Traeth Soden Bay and Estuary

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely view over the bay and you can turn off before the beach or head down to the quiet beach

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3.53 km

Castell Bach Cove and Hillfort

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Castell Bach, (“Little Castle”) is an interesting little cove with a Celtic iron age hillfort which sits on the plateau overlooking the cove. Although there is little to see of the “castle” today it is still a great spot to take in the scenery.

The beach has an enclosed feel to the rear are high grassy cliffs, while the seaward side is dominated by a rocky knoll, which never quite becomes an island. There are some striking folded strata to be seen on this rock.

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4.48 km

Cwm Tydu

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4.57 km

Cwmtydu Beach

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Cwmtydu is an attractive, quiet beach that was once a harbour used as a traditional smugglers' hideaway.

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12.2 km

Statue of St Carannog

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This bronze statue of Saint Crannog, positioned on the headland overlooking the beach, was crafted by the internationally renowned sculptor Sebastien Boyesen, a resident of Llangrannog.

The sculpture highlights his identity as a wandering missionary, depicted in humble attire and bearing the tools of his trade.

From here you'll also get a fantastic view over Llangrannog beach.

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12.5 km

Llangrannog Beach

Highlight • Beach

Llangrannog beach is a popular sandy bay with lifeguards in the summer months. It's a great place for swimming and surfing.

Dogs are banned to the west of the stream from May to September.

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21.7 km

Afon Soden Bay

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The Afon Soden flows out of the steep valley to this pretty little bay and beach. It's accessible on the Wales Coast Path but a good mile from the nearest roads so it's never busy. Lovely place though.

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21.7 km

Footbridge Over Afon Soden

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24.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

9.05 km

2.01 km

1.88 km

692 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.40 km

7.66 km

2.03 km

1.91 km

1.07 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Tuesday 16 June

19°C

13°C

19 %

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Llangrannog Beach – Afon Soden Bay loop from New Quay

View of Traeth Soden Bay and Estuary

Castell Bach Cove and Hillfort

Cwm Tydu

Cwmtydu Beach

Statue of St Carannog

Llangrannog Beach

Afon Soden Bay

Footbridge Over Afon Soden

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