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Aberystwyth Cliff Railway – Aberystwyth Castle Ruins loop from Aberystwyth

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Aberystwyth Cliff Railway – Aberystwyth Castle Ruins loop from Aberystwyth

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Aberystwyth Cliff Railway – Aberystwyth Castle Ruins loop from Aberystwyth

00:58

8.80km

130m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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648 m

Aberystwyth University Stadium

Highlight • Structure

1.58 km

Aberystwyth Lifeboat Station

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Aberystwyth lifeboat station is alongside the Marina with the Harbour Lighthouse at the end of the Promenade. Making a great start / finish marker for your run.

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3.18 km

Aberystwyth Promenade and Beach

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Lovely clean beach to take a walk up and down, not to long, one end theres the old castle and pier and the other is Constitution hill.

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3.77 km

View of Aberystwyth from Constitution Hill Funicular

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The Cliff Parkway winds its way up Constitution Hill alongside the funicular railway which hauls its passengers up at the stately pace of 4mph. Can you beat it to the top and save yourself a fiver while you're at it?

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4.17 km

View of Aberystwyth from Constitution Hill

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Constitution Hill is well worth the hike to the top for fantastic views of both Aberystwyth and Snowdonia to the north.

There is also a cliff railway that will take …

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6.05 km

Aberystwyth Cliff Railway

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The cliff railway is the much less tiring way to get up to the top of Constitution hill. Not sure on the prices but I wish id of gone up just for the experience.

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6.91 km

Aberystwyth Seafront and Pier

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"Aber" is one of the biggest towns in mid-Wales and has a busy town centre with a good choice of independent shops and places to eat and drink. With a …

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7.27 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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8.80 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.59 km

2.53 km

2.24 km

986 m

314 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.81 km

1.54 km

1.29 km

690 m

327 m

127 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

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Weather

Wednesday 19 August

19°C

11°C

73 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Aberystwyth University Stadium

Aberystwyth Lifeboat Station

Aberystwyth Promenade and Beach

View of Aberystwyth from Constitution Hill Funicular

View of Aberystwyth from Constitution Hill

Aberystwyth Cliff Railway

Aberystwyth Seafront and Pier

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