Lon Teifi
Starting in the university town of Aberystwyth, Lôn Teifi takes the same course as Lôn Cambria along the Ystwyth valley to Pont-rhyd-y-groes before turning southwest to cross the watershed and drop down into the valley of the River Teifi which is followed all the way to the coast at Cardigan, passing through the handsome towns of Tregaron, Lampeter, Llandysul and Newcastle Emlyn (with its castle ruins).
There are several gentle valley sections, such as the approaches to Lampeter and Llandysul from the northwest but there are also many climbs where the route turns away from the valley floor. The most noticeable climb of the whole route comes after leaving Cardigan and the Teifi valley as you head up into the hills then drop down to Newport. Another noticeable climb follows the exit from Newport, but this is the last one as you descend into the Gwaum valley and reach journey’s end at the Ocean Lab in Fishguard.
Natural attractions:
- Ystwyth valley
- Cors Caron National Nature Reserve
Visitor attractions:
- National Library, Aberystwyth
- Red Kite Museum, Tregaron
- Coracle Centre, Cenarth
- Cilgerran Castle
- St Dogmael’s Abbey
- Eco Centre, Newport
- Ocean Lab, Fishguard
Key route details:
Distance:100 miles
Time needed:2-3 days
Classification:Moderate
NCN Route:National Route 82
Start:Aberystwyth
Finish:Fishguard
Access:Train stations at Aberystwyth and Fishguard
ID: 132 Revised: 28/1/2011
