Section 1 of 7, Ceredigion Coast Path
Cardigan to Parcllyn
11.6 miles (18.6 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: SN 177 458. Finish: SN 248 514. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 610 m of climbing and 508 m of descent; highest point 119 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Cardigan.
- Bus stops
- Strand, 70 m from the start. Directions SN 178 458Safle Bws Grosvenor Hill (bus stop), 100 m from the start. Directions SN 177 459Stand C, 310 m from the start. Directions SN 179 460
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 160 m from the start. Directions SN 178 460Pwllhai Car Park (pay), 200 m from the start. Directions SN 178 460Chancery Lane Car Park (pay), 220 m from the start. Directions SN 177 460
Getting back
The section finishes at Parcllyn. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Bus stop, 870 m from the finish. Directions SN 255 511
Planning the Ceredigion Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: discoverceredigion.wales.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 23%; the rest (75%) isn't recorded.
About 14% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 stiles, 26 gates, 4 stream crossings.
Steepest climb: about 67 m in a kilometre (1 in 15), starting 3.6 miles in.
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