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Aberystwyth War Memorial – Aberystwyth Castle Ruins loop from Llanilar

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Aberystwyth War Memorial – Aberystwyth Castle Ruins loop from Llanilar

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Aberystwyth War Memorial – Aberystwyth Castle Ruins loop from Llanilar

05:17

20.1km

160m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 4, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.90 km

Coed Craig-y-bwch

Forest

8.85 km

Colorful Houses on Quay Road, Aberystwyth

Highlight • Viewpoint

Brightly colored houses line Quay Road

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9.35 km

Aberystwyth Clock Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Im Jahr 2000 wurde das durch Spendengeldern erbauten Denkmal vom Bürgermeister eingeweiht.

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9.66 km

Ceredigion Museum and Aberystwyth Tourist Information Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

The Ceredigion museum, the tourist information centre, a coffee house and a shop - all under one roof 🙂.
The entrance is free (donations are more than welcome ;-)). Further info can be found on: ceredigionmuseum.wales/visit/your-visit

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10.1 km

Royal Pier Aberystwyth

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"A one-stop destination for food, drinks, and family fun. Aberystwyth's Royal Pier was the first pleasure pier to open in Wales in 1865, and is jam-packed with modern-day amusements and …

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10.7 km

Old College, Aberystwyth University

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Currently undergoing some major restoration by the looks of it.

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10.8 km

St. Michael's Church, Aberystwyth

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Church in Aberystwyth near the Castle.

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11.0 km

Aberystwyth War Memorial

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Great location for a memorial. Amazing views back at the castle and over the sea. Must be a great place to come on remembrance day.

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11.1 km

Aberystwyth Castle Ruins

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Aberystwyth’s castle may lie in ruins but they’re incredibly impressive ruins. Built in the 13th century, this castle only survived for around 400 years before it was partially demolished by …

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20.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.71 km

4.55 km

2.62 km

1.84 km

1.03 km

896 m

478 m

Surfaces

8.22 km

7.40 km

1.84 km

1.36 km

1.30 km

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 31 May

17°C

12°C

96 %

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Aberystwyth War Memorial – Aberystwyth Castle Ruins loop from Llanilar

Colorful Houses on Quay Road, Aberystwyth

Aberystwyth Clock Tower

Ceredigion Museum and Aberystwyth Tourist Information Centre

Royal Pier Aberystwyth

Old College, Aberystwyth University

St. Michael's Church, Aberystwyth

Aberystwyth War Memorial

Aberystwyth Castle Ruins

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