Castles and Sand Castles

Circular route through Nevern, Cilgerran and St Dogmaels

Starting in Newport, you follow the quiet back roads towards Traeth Mawr and then drop down into the picturesque village of Nevern (4).
Stop off here, to have a look around the Norman church of St Brynach, an important ecclesiastical centre and site of a 10th centuary Celtic cross.

At 16 Km you can stop off at Cilgerran Castle a striking 13th centuary castle, perched overlooking the Teifi Gorge.

Follow the road to Cilgerran Wildlife centre, where you can stop off for refreshments and then along the river front into Cardigan.
From Cardigan follow the road to St Dogmaels, and enjoy the amazing site of the ruined abbey.
The route then follows the Teifi estuary to Poppit sands, (the start/end of the Coastal path) a lovely expanse of golden sand.
Follow the coastal road from Poppit to Moylgrove, stopping off in Ceibwr bay to see the spectacular geology and folding cliffs.
There is then a final ascent to the highest point at (39Km), but owrth the effect for the views of Traeth Mawr and Dinas head as you cycle back to Newport.