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Poppit Sands Beach – Cardigan Castle loop from Cilgerran

Poppit Sands Beach – Cardigan Castle loop from Cilgerran

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Poppit Sands Beach – Cardigan Castle loop from Cilgerran

01:44

23.8km

370m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.8 km for 215 m

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Parking

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614 m

Cilgerran Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Cilgerran occupies a spectacular site. Its two great round towers loom high above the deep gorge of the River Teifi and the fast-flowing stream of the Plysog.

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13.4 km

Poppit Sands is a popular beach with soft sand and rock pools. Located at the mouth of the Teifi Estuary, it’s backed by dunes. Poppit Sands marks the beginning or the end of the 186-mile (299 km) Pembrokeshire Coast Path. For more information on this long-distance hike, check out the Collection: komoot.com/collection/889461.

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13.4 km

Crwst Poppit Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Nice coffee and cake

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13.4 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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16.9 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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17.0 km

St Thomas's Church

Highlight • Other

18.7 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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