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St Thomas's Church – Cardigan Castle loop from Cilgerran

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St Thomas's Church – Cardigan Castle loop from Cilgerran

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St Thomas's Church – Cardigan Castle loop from Cilgerran

03:01

45.3km

670m

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: May 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.6 km for 215 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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13.2 km

Poppit Sands Beach

Highlight • Beach

At the mouth of the Teifi Estuary, Poppit Sands is a sandy beach backed by dunes. At low tide the full extent of sand appears to go almost to Gwbert on the other side. Don’t attempt a crossing, though, the currents are very strong and offer a one-way ticket to Ireland.

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14.2 km

View of Teifi Estuary from The Teifi Waterside Hotel

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

16.7 km

St Dogmaels Abbey and Y Felin Mill

Highlight • Monument

Entry to this Abbey is free. The Coach House Museum is also free to visit and houses many relics and artefacts from the Abbey grounds.

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16.8 km

St Thomas's Church

Highlight • Other

17.1 km

White Hart Inn

Highlight • Pub

Good beer & Sunday lunch

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18.5 km

Cardigan Castle

Highlight • Castle

Cardigan Castle dates back to the 11th century although it was rebuilt in the 1200s. Overlooking the River Teifi just before it flows into the estuary, the castle underwent significant renovations before being opened to the public in 2015.

The site of a complex and fascinating history, taking a tour here is worth it if you’re interested in history. Within the fortress walls, there's a mansion, built during the 1800s. With kitchen gardens, a cafe and plenty of information to get stuck into, this makes for a lovely stop if you’re in Cardigan. There is an entry fee to access the castle.

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19.0 km

La Sorpresa Café & Gelato

Highlight • Other

41.9 km

Llechryd Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This 17th-century bridge spans the River Teifi and is listed as grade II. It's part of an old drovers' road. During periods of high water or heavy rain, the bridge might be completely underwater. In such cases, you'd need to go to Cardigan or Cenarth to cross the river.

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43.0 km

Gallt Felin-Garnon

Forest

45.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.2 km

1.49 km

1.42 km

989 m

124 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.4 km

2.64 km

185 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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St Thomas's Church – Cardigan Castle loop from Cilgerran

Poppit Sands Beach

View of Teifi Estuary from The Teifi Waterside Hotel

St Dogmaels Abbey and Y Felin Mill

St Thomas's Church

White Hart Inn

Cardigan Castle

La Sorpresa Café & Gelato

Llechryd Bridge

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