Wales Coast Path at Cwmtydu

Coast Path

882 Miles of Spectacular Welsh Coastline

WALES COAST PATH

The First Uninterrupted Route Along a National Coast

The Wales Coast Path opened in May 2012 and is the first uninterrupted route along a national coast.

There's a lot of it, 882 miles in total, and Cwmtydu is on one of the most spectacular stretches on the Ceredigion Heritage Coast, with picturesque towns and villages, a wealth of wildlife, and a large variety of plants and insects.

882
Miles of Coast Path
2012
Officially Opened
1st
In the World
Ceredigion Heritage Coast
ALONG THE PATH

A Wealth of Wildlife

Cardigan Bay has the largest population of bottlenose dolphins in Europe, seals come on to Cwmtydu beach in the Autumn to have their pups, there's an abundance of sea birds nesting on the cliffs, and the next valley is home to one of the few sites for the pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly in Wales.

Bottlenose Dolphins

Europe's largest resident population in Cardigan Bay

Grey Seals

Come on to Cwmtydu beach in Autumn to have their pups

Cliff-Nesting Seabirds

Kittiwakes, razorbills, guillemots, fulmars, shags and peregrine falcons

Rare Butterflies

One of the few sites for the pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly in Wales

Coastal walking near Cwmtydu
WALKS & HIKES

Short Walks & Challenging Hikes

There's a variety of short walks or more challenging hikes along rugged shorelines, with secluded beaches, woodland paths, secret places and some Welsh magic.

Rugged Shorelines

Dramatic cliff-top walks with panoramic views over Cardigan Bay

Secluded Beaches

Hidden coves accessible only on foot, away from the crowds

Woodland Paths

Sheltered inland routes through ancient woodland and valleys

Secret Places

Discover hidden corners of the Heritage Coast with some Welsh magic

NESTING ON THE CLIFFS

An Abundance of Seabirds

Kittiwakes

Razorbills

Guillemots

Fulmars

Shags

Peregrines

GUEST EXPERIENCES

What Our Guests Say

"The location is great. Saw seals in Cwmtydu Bay and Dolphins in New Quay. The views from the coastal path are breathtaking!"

"If you are looking for a great base camp to enjoy the Welsh Coast, this place is ideal."

"What a spot! Meters away from a stunning beach, this place is seriously cool and kitted out with everything you need."

"We had the most amazing stay at the boathouse. We loved everything about it."

"We absolutely had a ball. Tycwch is a tonic for the soul!"

"I'm just loathed to tell anyone else how brilliant the place is, we'll never get in again!"

Seals at Cwmtydu
YOUR BASE CAMP

Stay at Tŷ Cwch

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12
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From Per Night
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Off Longer Stays
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Forget the world for a while, come and play by the seaside with your family and friends

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