Ceredigion Coast Path

Ceredigion Coast Path

A walking holiday along Ceredigion's portion of the Wales Coast Path, from Machynlleth to St Dogmaels.

3 to 10 nights
32-74 miles
Easy / Moderate to Demanding

From £370 per person

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About the trail

Bottle-nosed dolphins and grey seals are common sights on this shoreline and clifftop walk along the Ceredigion coastline. Sweeping from Machynlleth on woodland tracks and farmland pathways bordering the Dyfi, the Ceredigion Coast Path takes in far-reaching views of the Tarren Hills before joining the coastline and striking south around Cardigan Bay.

Undulating, high-level sections of the walk promise gorgeous views over the sea and ahead to Snowdonia, while miles of beach walking let you get right down to the surf. This is a particularly vibrant and friendly section of the Wales Coast Path, too, as it wends between welcoming coastal towns such as Aberystwyth, Llanrhystud, and Aberaeron.

We offer multiple holiday options along this trail. If you wish to experience the entire trail, simply select the first option from the list below.

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  • Ceredigion Coast Path
  • Ceredigion Coast Path - South Section
  • Ceredigion Coast Path - North Section

About this route

6 to 10 nights
74 miles
Moderate to Demanding
2nd January to 24th December

From £755 per person

Ceredigion Coast Path

The Ceredigion Coast Path takes in the complete Ceredigion coastline, from Machynlleth to St Dogmaels, through 73 miles of stunning landscapes. Let woodland tracks draw you from Machynlleth to the undulating Ceredigion coastline, bordering Cardigan Bay, before meandering along imposing clifftops and sandy beaches on this leg of the Wales Coast Path.

With a variety of wildlife to spot, views to admire and coastal towns to explore, the Ceredigion Coast Path offers plenty of attractions to engage walkers of all tastes and interests.

Available tours

Code Tour Duration Difficulty Price per person
CDGP1 From Machynlleth(L) to St Dogmaels(L) 6 nights, 5 days walking Demanding £755
CDGP2 From Machynlleth(L) to St Dogmaels(L) 7 nights, 6 days walking Moderate / Demanding £870
CDGP3 From Machynlleth(L) to St Dogmaels(L) 8 nights, 7 days walking Moderate £990
CDGP4 From Machynlleth(L) to St Dogmaels(L) 9 nights, 8 days walking Moderate £1105
CDGP5 From Machynlleth(L) to St Dogmaels(L) 10 nights, 9 days walking Moderate £1225
"Towards Mwnt" by Helen Anderson (2022) "Towards Mwnt" by Helen Anderson (2022)
"Appreciating the View of Cardigan Bay" by Helen Anderson (2022) "Appreciating the View of Cardigan Bay" by Helen Anderson (2022)
"Rain Clouds over New Quay" by Helen Anderson (2022) "Rain Clouds over New Quay" by Helen Anderson (2022)
"Reflections of Aberaeron" by Helen Anderson (2022) "Reflections of Aberaeron" by Helen Anderson (2022)
"Day One on the Path" by Simon and Clare Parker (2021) "Day One on the Path" by Simon and Clare Parker (2021)
"Between Aberystwyth and Llanrhystyd" by Simon and Clare Parker (2021) "Between Aberystwyth and Llanrhystyd" by Simon and Clare Parker (2021)
"Signpost and Church at Mwnt" by Simon and Clare Parker (2021) "Signpost and Church at Mwnt" by Simon and Clare Parker (2021)
"Ceramic Tile in Aberaeron" by John Hooley (2021) "Ceramic Tile in Aberaeron" by John Hooley (2021)
"Curious Cows" by Lesley Kenworthy (2019) "Curious Cows" by Lesley Kenworthy (2019)
"Coming into Borth" by Jane Kitchen (2016) "Coming into Borth" by Jane Kitchen (2016)
"Fingers in the Sea" by Jane Kitchen (2016) "Fingers in the Sea" by Jane Kitchen (2016)
"Mist as we leave New Quay" by Jane Kitchen (2016) "Mist as we leave New Quay" by Jane Kitchen (2016)
"Leaving Llanrhystud" by Jane Kitchen (2016) "Leaving Llanrhystud" by Jane Kitchen (2016)
"Between New Quay and Aberporth" by Jane Kitchen (2016) "Between New Quay and Aberporth" by Jane Kitchen (2016)

Customer reviews from the Ceredigion Coast Path

“Everything went very smoothly, thank you. We really appreciate the effort that you all put in to making it such a lovely experience. No hesitation at all in recommending you and I have used your company before, to walk the Saints Way and that was lovely too.”
Ms Gumm, UK
“Well organised. All went to plan.”
Mr Collins, UK
“Lovely hike; beautiful scenery; rigorous effort but not oppressive and such friendly, kind people along each day of adventure. I would recommend this walk and Contours emphatically.”
Mr Mathis, USA
“Wonderful holiday, great walking through remote and beautiful coastal scenery. All accommodation was good, and the arrangements - including luggage transfer - were smooth and efficient. All the information we were sent was clear and correct.”
Prof Browning, UK
“We had an excellent holiday, all bed and breakfasts we stayed in were very good. Amazing scenery and lovely part of the country!”
Mrs Parker, UK
“It was a lovely holiday. The scenery was varied and stunning. The accommodation was mostly excellent and everything was very well organised.”
Mrs Burgon, UK
“Good organized. Luggage transport perfect.”
Mr Winkler, Germany
“Great scenery, tough walking but coastal walking always great! Sunny weather throughout and we saw a pod of 5 dolphins playing very close to the cliff where we were walking.”
Mrs Needham, UK
“Walking was fine; excellent scenery, weather wet at end, but your arrangements worked perfectly with good accommodation throughout.”
Mr Tebbs, UK
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