Top 10 things to do in Ceredigion
Ceredigion is Mid Wales’s Cardigan Bay coast, with dolphins, Victorian resorts, mountains behind and a strong Welsh language culture. It is quiet, friendly and good for slow trips.
- 1
Vale of Rheidol Railway
📍 AberystwythTrains, sceneryA narrow-gauge steam railway from Aberystwyth up to Devil’s Bridge.
- 2
Devil’s Bridge Falls
📍 Devil’s BridgeWaterfalls, walksThree bridges built over each other above a deep gorge and waterfalls.
- 3
Aberystwyth Cliff Railway and Constitution Hill
📍 AberystwythViews, seasideA cliff railway to a camera obscura and sea views.
- 4
National Library of Wales
📍 AberystwythFree, booksA national library with exhibitions, free to enter.
- 5
Aberaeron Harbour
📍 AberaeronTown, seasideA colourful Georgian harbour town known for honey and seafood.
- 6
New Quay and Cardigan Bay dolphins
📍 New QuayWildlife, coastBoat trips to see bottlenose dolphins and seabirds in the bay.
- 7
Cardigan Castle
📍 CardiganHistory, gardensA restored castle and gardens, birthplace of the Eisteddfod.
- 8
Llanerchaeron
📍 Near AberaeronHouse, farmA Georgian villa and a working farm estate.
- 9
Cors Caron
📍 Near TregaronNature, walksA raised bog with boardwalks, birds and red kites.
- 10
Bwlch Nant yr Arian
📍 Near PonterwydForest, red kitesA forest with trails, lakes and a daily kite feeding.
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Last checked: October 2026.