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Cwmtydu Beach – Cwm Tydu loop from New Quay

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Cwmtydu Beach – Cwm Tydu loop from New Quay

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4.5

(2)

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Cwmtydu Beach – Cwm Tydu loop from New Quay

02:00

27.3km

620m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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352 m

New Quay Harbour Wall

Highlight • Structure

A lovely harbour best visited out of season

Tip by

7.20 km

Cwmtydu has a delightful little beach known for its pretty views and quiet, unspoilt atmosphere. In fact it was so quiet and secluded in the days of old that it used to be a hideaway for smugglers in the area.

Tip by

7.25 km

Quiet Cove

Highlight • Natural

7.35 km

Cwmtydu Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cwmtydu is an attractive, quiet beach that was once a harbour used as a traditional smugglers' hideaway.

Tip by

7.44 km

Cwm Tydu

Highlight • Viewpoint

7.58 km

Cwmtydu Car Park

Highlight • Other

good shoes or boots needed

Tip by

14.5 km

The Beach Hut

Highlight • Restaurant

Lovely little restaurant which turns into a takeaway in the evening. Mostly selling fish and chips but they also do drinks, salads and other meals. Check opening times for the time of year.

Tip by

14.5 km

Hufen La Café

Highlight • Beach

There's a super little cafe on the beach front that's a great place for a rest.........especially before the big climb out of the village.

Tip by

27.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.9 km

1.06 km

128 m

120 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.9 km

2.00 km

289 m

128 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Thursday 6 August

19°C

8°C

12 %

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Cwmtydu Beach – Cwm Tydu loop from New Quay

New Quay Harbour Wall

Cwmtydu Beach

Quiet Cove

Cwmtydu Beach

Cwm Tydu

Cwmtydu Car Park

The Beach Hut

Hufen La Café

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