Section 2 of 7, Ceredigion Coast Path
Parcllyn to Cwmtydu
10.8 miles (17.3 km). About 5 hours, moderate.
Start: SN 248 514. Finish: SN 356 573. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 841 m of climbing and 943 m of descent; highest point 170 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Parcllyn.
- Bus stop
- Bus stop, 870 m from the start. Directions SN 255 511
- Car parks
- Car park, 170 m from the start. Directions SN 246 514Car park, 200 m from the start. Directions SN 246 513Car park (free), 860 m from the start. Directions SN 255 510
Getting back
The section finishes at Cwmtydu. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Bus stop, 0 m from the finish. Directions SN 356 573
Planning the Ceredigion Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: discoverceredigion.wales.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 31%, paved or flagged 17%, grass 14%; the rest (38%) isn't recorded.
About 11% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 6 kissing gates, 9 gates, 1 stream crossing, 9 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 104 m in a kilometre (1 in 10), starting 2.3 miles in.
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