The Ceredigion Heritage Coast has so much to offer:

Within easy reach of Penbeili Mawr are many stunning coves and beaches. With its safe sandy beach the little cove of Mwnt is ideal for children to swim and play.  Magnificent views of Cardigan Island and Cardigan Bay with its dolphins and seals can be seen from the cove. The area around Mwnt is National Trust and the beautiful church dates back to the early 1400’s.

Llangranog lies in a narrow valley and is rather reminiscent of a Cornish fishing village.  The headlands and cliffs offer excellent walks and the sheltered cove and sandy beach is suitable for all the family.  Llangranog has 2 pubs and 2 cafes. 

Further up the coast is the tiny old Smugglers Cove of Cwmtudu.  Atlantic Grey Seals and their pups can often be seen here from August onwards and there are beautiful scenic walks along the cliffs.

Boat trips can be taken from nearby New Quay, set at the southern end of Cardigan Bay, New Quay is popular for its sandy beaches, coastal walks and also its family of Bottlenose Dolphins that remain there throughout the year.  Dolphin Survey Boatrips are available from Newquay www.cbmwc.org and Cardigan Bay Watersports and Sea-School is located near the lifeboat station by the harbour www.cardiganbaywatersports.org.uk

There is much to see at New Quay Honey Farm including the unique exhibition about the life of the honey bee. www.thehoneyfarm.co.uk

Aberaeron  is just 4 miles north of New Quay and  was once a very busy little harbour town.  With its pretty harbour, colourful houses, small shops and craft centre, it is a popular tourist centre. Coastal voyages can be taken from Aberaeron. Tel: 01545 570142

Click on the links below to visit the many activities and places of interest in the area:

Cenarth
Discover the charming and historic village of Cenarth, just 30 minutes away, nestled upon the River Teifi with spectacular falls and ancient bridge that lie at the heart of the village where the salmon can be seen leaping. Cenarth is the home of the National Coracle Centre www.coracle-centre.co.uk and Caws Cenarth the Award Winning Cheesemakers is well worth a visit. www.cawscenarth.co.uk

Steam Railways
The Teifi Valley Railway at Henllan. www.teifivalleyrailway.com

The Vale of Rheidol Railway, an unforgettable journey through the spectacular Rheidol Valley by narrow gauge steam train.  www.rheidolrailway.co.uk

Wildlife
Cardigan Island Coastal Farm Park.   www.cardiganisland.com
Welsh Wildlife Centre at Cilgerran.   www.welshwildlife.org

Heritage Canoes are located at the Teifi Marshes Nature Reserve at Cilgerran and canoe and kayaking trips can be taken along the Teifi Gorge. Tel: 01239 613961

Fishing
See Llandysul Angling Association www.fishing-in-wales.com for information about fishing on the beautiful River Teifi.

Fun days out for children
Canaston Bowl (75 mins) www.canastonbowl.co.uk
Oakwood Theme Park  (70 mins)   www.oakwoodthemepark.co.uk
Cardigan Bay Karting, Paintball and Giant Maze Centre     www.cardikarts.co.uk

Cenarth Adventure Centre (20 mins) for paintball,outdoor laser combat, off road RC buggies and archery. www.cenarth-adventure.co.uk

Public Swimming Pools can be found at the nearby market town of Newcastle Emlyn (15 mins) Tel: 01239 710122 and at Llandysul (15 mins) Tel: 01559 362548.

Outdoor Activities
Cardigan Golf Club ( 30 mins) celebrated its centenary in 1995 and has evolved into a fine championship course, playable all year round. www.cardigangolf.co.uk

Cwmrhydneuadd Golf Club (20 mins)is a picturesque 9 hole course near Llangrannog www.cwmgolf.co.uk

Saron Golf Course (15 mins) is a 9 hole pay and play course Tel: 01559 370705

Starlight Horse Riding Centre near Newcastle Emlyn (20 mins)  Tel:  01239 710261

Walking on the Ceredigion Coastal Path  60 miles of breathtaking scenery and wonderful wildlife. www.ceredigioncoastpath.org.uk 

A Bay to Remember, Adventure Wildlife Boatrips are available from Cardigan and Aberporth) Tel: 01239 623558

Discover Wales’s Heritage through Cadw (The Welsh Assembly Government’s historic environment service)  Over 30 great castles and historic attractions to explore. www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

National Wool Museum (10 mins) Re-opened in 2004, this flagship museum is an exciting place for all the family to enjoy. www.museumwales.ac.uk

Castell Henllys  (40 mins) is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and one of many prehistoric promontory forts in Pembrokeshire National Park dating to around 600BC.   www.castellhenllys.com

 Gardens

The National Botanic Garden of Wales  (60 mins) which boasts the largest single span glasshouse in the world set in more than 500 acres. www.gardenofwales.org.uk

Aberglasney Gardens  (60 mins)  One of the finest gardens of Wales, set in the beautiful Twyi Valley.   www.aberglasney.org