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Aberystwyth War Memorial – Aberystwyth Castle Ruins loop from Llanilar

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Aberystwyth War Memorial – Aberystwyth Castle Ruins loop from Llanilar

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Aberystwyth War Memorial – Aberystwyth Castle Ruins loop from Llanilar

05:18

20.2km

160m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 11, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1.90 km

Coed Craig-y-bwch

Forest

2

8.84 km

Colorful Houses on Quay Road, Aberystwyth

Highlight • Viewpoint

Brightly colored houses line Quay Road

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Tip by

3

9.35 km

Aberystwyth Clock Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Im Jahr 2000 wurde das durch Spendengeldern erbauten Denkmal vom Bürgermeister eingeweiht.

Tip by

4

9.66 km

Ceredigion Museum and Aberystwyth Tourist Information Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

The Ceredigion museum, the tourist information centre, a coffee house and a shop - all under one roof 🙂.
The entrance is free (donations are more than welcome ;-)). Further info can be found on: ceredigionmuseum.wales/visit/your-visit

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5

10.1 km

Royal Pier Aberystwyth

Highlight • Cafe

"A one-stop destination for food, drinks, and family fun. Aberystwyth's Royal Pier was the first pleasure pier to open in Wales in 1865, and is jam-packed with modern-day amusements and …

Tip by

6

10.7 km

Old College, Aberystwyth University

Highlight • Other

Currently undergoing some major restoration by the looks of it.

Tip by

7

10.9 km

St. Michael's Church, Aberystwyth

Highlight • Religious Site

Church in Aberystwyth near the Castle.

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Tip by

8

11.0 km

Aberystwyth War Memorial

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great location for a memorial. Amazing views back at the castle and over the sea. Must be a great place to come on remembrance day.

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9

11.1 km

Aberystwyth Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

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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B

20.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.00 km

4.29 km

2.68 km

1.84 km

1.03 km

880 m

478 m

Surfaces

8.38 km

7.33 km

1.84 km

1.34 km

1.30 km

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Tuesday 6 October

14°C

8°C

79 %

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