Dyffryn Beach – Cardigan Castle loop from Cilgerran

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Dyffryn Beach – Cardigan Castle loop from Cilgerran

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Dyffryn Beach – Cardigan Castle loop from Cilgerran

02:41

40.0km

580m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.33 km

Gallt Felin-Garnon

Forest

3.45 km

Llechryd Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This 17th-century bridge spans the River Teifi and is listed as grade II. It's part of an old drovers' road. During periods of high water or heavy rain, the bridge …

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16.3 km

Dyffryn Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nice place to pause & enjoy the views over the beach. But be prepared for a stiff climb if you're heading along the coastal road to the west.

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28.5 km

Popit Sands

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

33.4 km

La Sorpresa Café & Gelato

Highlight • Other

34.1 km

Cardigan Castle

Highlight • Castle

Cardigan Castle dates back to the 11th century although it was rebuilt in the 1200s. Overlooking the River Teifi just before it flows into the estuary, the castle underwent significant …

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35.5 km

Teifi Marshes Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

36.0 km

Welsh Wildlife Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

The Welsh Wildlife Centre is a wildlife reserve covering the Teifi Marshes. It is a great place to visit and explore to see lots of trees, flowers and nature. There …

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39.1 km

Cilgerran Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Cilgerran occupies a spectacular site. Its two great round towers loom high above the deep gorge of the River Teifi and the fast-flowing stream of the Plysog.

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39.9 km

Picnic Benches by the River Teifi

Highlight • Rest Area

Free car park and really nice spot by the river to sit on the picnic benches and enjoy the view. Great place to launch for swimming or paddleboarding/kayaking

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