Local Info

 

What to See & Do

Gentle seaside strolls, rugged mountain hikes, pony trekking and cycling are excellent ways to enjoy this spectacular scenery. With ample opportunities for angling, sailing and golf there’s plenty to do for the fit and sporty.

The Vale of Rheidol Railway runs for nearly 12 miles from Aberystwyth to Devil's Bridge. On the hour-long journey passengers have spectacular views of the wooded Rheidol Valley. At Devil's Bridge, there are walks to Mynach Falls, Devil's Punchbowl and Jacob's Ladder.

At Devil's Bridge spectacular 300ft waterfalls and three bridges span a breathtaking woodland gorge. The first bridge is reputed to have been built by the Devil, but in reality it was built in 11th century by the monks.

 Clarach Bay

Clarach Bay is the next bay north from Aberystwyth, just the other side of Constitution Hill. Apart from a couple of houses, it is solely a holiday resort with a safe, sheltered beach. The holiday parks have quite good leisure facilities for guests and paying non-residents.

The Clarach Walk

If you're staying in Clarach Bay you can enjoy a very pleasant cliff-edge walk from Aberystwyth to Clarach Bay. Starting at the end of the Promenade, make your way to the top of Constitution Hill, then simply follow the well-worn path along the hillside.

Clarach Market

There's a long-established market at Clarach Bay, with a mixture of commerical stalls and car-booters. Clothing, shoes, household goods and food are on offer. The market runs every Sunday from Easter until the end of July. (From then till the end of September, you'll find the market at Tre'r Ddol on the Machynlleth road.)

Borth and Ynyslas golf club

Borth Golf Club is in the centre of the Cardigan Bay crescent, just below Aberdyfi. It is an 18 hole championship links golf course, 5 miles from the university town of Aberystwyth. Set on the estuary of the River Dovey the beautiful scenery may distract you from the golf