We are two miles from the nearest blue flag beach of Poppit Sands which is also the start of the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path which also leads on to the Ceredigion Coastal Path and Cardigan Bay where dolphins may be seen.
We are also close to Cardigan Island Farm Park, Henllys Castle, Cardigan Wildlife Centre, Oakwood Theme Park, Folly Farm and many other family and outdoor activity centres. We are centrally positioned for visiting the Pembrokeshire National Park, Cardigan Bay, Snowdonia National Park and Brecon Beacons National Park and the following websites provide information on places to visit and outdoor activities in the area: www.cardiganshirecoastandcountry.com and www.visitpembrokeshire.com
Poppit Sands is just 2 miles away and is a Blue Flag bathing beach backed by sand dunes. Lifeguards patrol the beach between July and August from 10.00 – 6.00 each day for your peace of mind. It is a half mile beach suitable for kite flying and it is also the start of the Pembrokshire coastal path to Amroth which is 180 miles away. Poppit Sands is the closest beach to Cardigan town and St. Dogmael’s with level access.
Mwnt Beach is a sheltered sandy cove, owned by the National Trust. This popular beach is off the beaten track but can still get busy in the height of summer. The steep steps leading to the beach make it unsuitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs. There is parking in a field above the beach. Swimming conditions are considered safe at Mwnt but there is no lifeguard service here.
Other beaches include Aberporth, Cwmtydu, Llangrannog, Penbryn, Tresaith and New Quay to the north and Newport Sands to the south.
The market town of Cardigan is an essential stop on your visit to Cardigan Bay. The slow pace of change in this part of Wales has helped preserve the character and charm of this ancient town. The narrow streets, traditional shops, inns and eating places many with their original Georgian and Victorian fronts help create a unique visitor experience.
Seewww.visitcardigan.com for a list of events and festivals held throughout the year.
The Preseli Hills are the setting for the famous Angel Mountain series of historical novels which give a fascinating insight to life gone by in this area.
The Preseli Hills comprise wild, mysterious, rolling moors roamed by sheep and ponies and provide a superb terrain for walkers and horse riders. Although climbing to just 1760 feet at the highest point they (on a clear day) afford exceptional all round views to the Wicklow Mountains in Ireland, Snowdonia in the north, the Brecon Beacons to the east and the Bristol Channel and West Country to the south.
These hills were well populated by Prehistoric man and there are Neolithic burial chambers, Bronze Age cairns, stone circles, standing stones and Iron Age forts in the area, The bluestones that make up much of the inner circle of Stonehenge are made from spotted dolerite and it is reported that some of the bluestones came from the Preselies.
One walk over The Preseli’s is called The Golden Road, an ancient trackway along the ridge of the mountains. A community bus service called The Preseli Green Dragon can be used to make walking in The Preseli’s much easier. It stops at all the most important access points on and around the Preseli’s. There is a circular walk circumnavigating The Preseli’s called The Preseli Circle.
Open Year Round Located at Gwbert on Sea, the Cardigan Golf Club, a championship course, celebrated its centenary in 1995. It regularly hosts international matches as well as the Welsh Golfing Union championship.
The course has spectacular views over Cardigan Bay, the River Teifi estuary and the Preseli Hills. With undulating fairways, boldly contoured greens and strategically placed bunkers, the course provides a good test for golfers of all levels.
The course measures 6687 yards, Par 72, SSS 73. The Clubhouse provides modern facilities and has a friendly, relaxed and informal atmosphere. The complex has well equipped changing rooms with all facilities. Meals and bar snacks are available at the restaurant. There are three squash courts onsite complete with a spectator gallery.
Golf equipment and clothing are available in the shop. Buggies, trolleys and clubs can be hired. Lessons are available. 10% discount for green fees available through Trenewydd Farm. The Professional Colin Parsons, the resident PGA Professional, stocks an extensive range of golf equipment and clothes in his shop adjoining the clubhouse.
Buggies, trolleys and clubs are available to hire. Golf lessons are also available for beginners and the more serious golfer.
Pembrokeshire has a wealth of riding and trekking centres approved by Wales Tourist Board for all levels of riders.
From beginner wanting an easy trek or a seasoned professional looking for an exhilarating gallop across one of Pembrokeshire’s many long open beaches*.
Whatever you are looking for, Pembrokeshire has all the right ingredients for an experience that will be with you forever.
The Ffos Las racecourse was built at the site of the open cast coal mine after mining operations ceased and is the first new National Hunt racecourse to be built in the United Kingdom for 80 years, and Wales’s third. Ffos Las was built at a cost of £20 million, with the racetrack itself an oval 12 furlongs in length.
The course opened on June 18, 2009 when it held its first race meeting to a sell-out crowd of 10,000. The first ever race at Ffos Las was won by 15-8 second favourite Plunkett ridden by Donal Fahy, trained by Evan Williams and owned by Hywel Jones.
In 2010, there are 28 race meetings planned, including a three day Flat programme in August and a two mile £60,000 conditions race on January 9. The racecourse owners intend to introduce a new Celtic Festival in future years to be held around St. David’s Day.Visit the website at www.ffoslasracecourse.com
With hundreds of miles of coast, estuaries, rivers and fishing lakes there is something for every avid fisherman’s dream holiday.
Sea fishing trips are available at most ports and harbours and there are a wealth of course fishing establishments through out Pembrokeshire and Cardiganshire.
www.fishing-in-wales.com for all information on course and fly fishing on the Teifi river – Llandysul Angling Association
Tel: 01239 851 224
Well stocked 3 acre lake for fly fishing, water side parking, tea making facilities and toilets. Fishing from 8.30 am to dusk. Tickets available for 4 hour, half day, day and evening, for adults and children.
Mobile: 07866 249 860
Tel: 01437 765 732
Email: tonyarnold1@aol.com
2 acre lake is stocked with four varieties of trout, 20 lb plus stock fish, minimum stock size 3 lb. Tuition and tackle hire available, free tea and coffee. Picturesque surroundings with abundant wildlife buzzards, ospreys and red kites can be seen.
Facilities: parking, snack bar and toilets, hardstanding around 2/3 of the lake for easy access for disabled and wheelchairs.
Open all year – Booking advisable
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Marion is a: WALES BLUE BADGE GUIDE officially recognised by the Wales Assembly Government to guide in Wales, a member of the GUILD OF REGISTERED TOURIST GUIDES, WALES OFFICIAL TOURIST GUIDES ASSOCIATION and PEMBROKESHIRE TOURIST GUIDES ASSOCIATION.
Marion is available for private guided walks and tours on coaches or with you in your car. During the summer there are regular scheduled walks. Please contact her for details:
Tel: 01834 845 841
Mobile: 07970 420734
Email: info@guidedtourswales.co.uk
Website: www.guidedtourswales.co.uk
Email: guidedwalks@tenbytt.fsnet.co.uk