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In Borth, the Wales Coast Path and the Ceredigion Coast Path deviate, with the Wales Coast Path taking a right to begin the long trek around the River Dyfi, and the Ceredigion Coast Path continuing along the coast a couple of miles to Ynyslas, ending with stunning views across the river to Aberdyfi. This circular walk encompassed four-and-a-half miles of the Wales Coast Path, from Borth to Tre'r-ddol, and the section between Borth and Ynyslas.

We began our March 2024 trip to Ceredigion with a relatively short jaunt from Aberystwyth to Borth. This is a lovely seven-miler which starts with a wander around Aberystwyth's coastline, past South Beach, Aberystwyth Castle, Aberystwyth Pier and North Beach, before affording stunning views of the town from Constitution Hill. The remainder of the walk takes you along coastal paths past Clarach Bay and Wallog Beach, before heading into Borth.

The final walk of our February 2024 trip to Ceredigion took us from Llanrhystud to Aberystwyth – or, rather, from Aberystwyth to Llanrhystud. The toughest part of the walk is the steep ascent up Allt Wen, which did benefit from lovely views of Aberystwyth. The remainder of the walk is relatively flat, with lovely coastal views and some gentle ups and downs as you come into Llanrhystud.

Despite the rain and slippery, muddy sections, the walk from New Quay to Llanrhystud (or, as we walked, from Llanrhystud) is a relatively flat, scenic and enjoyable section of the Ceredigion Coast Path, passing Llan-non, Aberarth and Aberaeron, and finishing with a walk along Cei Bach Beach to pretty New Quay.

Just over four years after beginning our Wales Coast Path walk, we finally made it to the official midpoint of the path! The walk from Aberporth to New Quay is beautiful, but with quite a few ups and downs, passing the waterfall at Tresaith, Penbryn Beach, Llangrannog, Ynys Lochtyn and Cymtydu, before reaching the official centre of the Wales Coast Path at New Quay.

Having reached the end of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path in August 2023, after a five-month break, we took to the Wales Coast Path for our first walks of 2024 during February half term. This walk took us along the River Teifi to the Ceredigion coast, past Cardigan Island and Mwnt, and on to Aberporth Beach.

Opened in 1970, the Pembrokeshire Coast Path was the first National Trail in Wales and, as such, is probably the most well-known section of the Wales Coast Path. Interspersed with some of Cymru’s most beautiful beaches are iconic sites including St Govan’s Chapel, the Green Bridge of Wales, the Blue Lagoon and Strumble Head. The Milford Haven Waterway section offers less traditionally coastal views but a lot of interest as you discover Wales’ largest estuary.

Having spent the best part of 2023 gradually walking the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, we had finally reached the big one – our last in Pembrokeshire, and widely regarded as the most challenging walk of the Wales Coast Path – Newport to Cardigan.

Our penultimate walk on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path took us from Fishguard to Newport via Pwllgwaelod Beach, Dinas Head, Cwm yr Eglwys, Aberfforest Beach and Newport Parrog with enjoyable paths and stunning views.

The walk from Pwll Deri to Fishguard is full of stunning views, rugged paths and the beautiful Strumble Head, with its iconic lighthouse. Unfortunately for us, we walked this one on a flying ant day!

The rugged and picturesque walk from Porthgain to Pwll Deri passes Abercastle, Abermawr and Aberbach, with remote and, at times, mountainous terrain, and beautiful pebble beaches.

Looking for a unique swimming spot in Pembrokeshire? Look no further than the Blue Lagoon! Nestled in the rugged rocks and ruins of Abereiddi’s coastline, just off the Wales Coast Path, the Blue Lagoon is a stunning natural pool that’s popular for coasteering, kayaking and swimming.

The walk from Whitesands Bay to Porthgain is, quite simply, stunning – the only thing that hampered my day was my poor choice of footwear!

Did you know that you can spot porpoises, dolphins, seals, whales and lots of other incredible marine life along the UK coastline? Some of the best boat trips I’ve ever taken have been in the UK, and one of my absolute favourites was from St Justinian’s in Pembrokeshire.

The walk from Solva to Whitesands Bay transformed our July 2023 weekend in Pembrokeshire from a complete dud to a success. Following a cancelled trip to Skomer Island, we headed off on a beautiful walk taking in Caerfai Bay, Porth Clais, Porthlysgi Bay, St Justinian's, Porthselau and Whitesands Bay.