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​Castles & Sandcastles, 26 miles

Castles and Sand Castles - 26 Miles
Circular route through Nevern, Cilgerran and St Dogmaels

Cycle Route 8808959 - via Bikemap.net - Open Route in Bikemap App
  • Starting in Newport, you follow the quiet back roads towards Traeth Mawr and then drop down into the picturesque village of Nevern (4).
  • Stop off here, to have a look around the Norman church of St Brynach, an important ecclesiastical centre and site of a 10th centuary Celtic cross.
  • At 16 Km you can stop off at Cilgerran Castle a striking 13th centuary castle, perched overlooking the Teifi Gorge. 
  • Follow the road to Cilgerran Wildlife centre, where you can stop off for refreshments and then along the river front into Cardigan.
  • From Cardigan follow the road to St Dogmaels, and enjoy the amazing site of the ruined abbey.
  • The route then follows the Teifi estuary to Poppit sands, (the start/end of the Coastal path) a lovely expanse of golden sand.
  • Follow the coastal road from Poppit to Moylgrove, stopping off in Ceibwr bay to see the spectacular geology and folding cliffs.
  • There is then a final ascent to the highest point at (39Km), but owrth the effect for the views of Traeth Mawr and Dinas head as you cycle back to Newport.

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Cnapan Guest House - East Street - Newport - Pembrokeshire - SA42 0SY

Closed  1st February - 13th March 2026
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      • Bird Watching
      • Boat Trips
      • Children's Attractions
      • Cycling >
        • Standing Stones Tour
        • Castles and Sand Castles
      • Golfing
      • Horse Riding
      • Watersports
      • Wildlife Watching
    • Places of Interest >
      • Arts and Crafts
      • Beaches
      • Castles
      • Cathedrals and Cromlechs
      • Gardens
      • Music and Theatre
    • Tide Times
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    • About Us
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    • Access Statement
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