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Poppit Sands Beach – Cemaes Head loop from Cardigan

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Poppit Sands Beach – Cemaes Head loop from Cardigan

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4.5

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Poppit Sands Beach – Cemaes Head loop from Cardigan

05:42

20.1km

440m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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121 m

Cardigan Castle

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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 …

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2.25 km

St Dogmaels Abbey

Ruins

5.65 km

Poppit Sands Beach

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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 …

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8.59 km

Cemaes Head is the northernmost headland on the Pembrokeshire coast. A designated nature reserve, the headland overlooks the mouth of the Teifi estuary. The headland boasts diverse grassland, maritime heath …

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8.84 km

Grey Seals on the Beach (Pembrokeshire Coast National Park)

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Keep an eye open for Grey Seals on the beach and in the water

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9.45 km

View of Traeth Godir-coch from the Pembrokeshire Coast cliffs

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From the coastal path, over-looking Traeth Godir-coch. Cemaes Head to the North and Pen yr Afr to the South.

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9.67 km

Pembrokeshire Coast Path: Moylgrove to Poppit Sands

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A stunning section of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path. Depending on your direction of travel, you're nearly at the end or just starting!

Some sections of the path along Cemaes Head …

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9.85 km

Witches Cauldron

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Not clear how to get down into it, but views from above it and fabulous

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16.9 km

Start of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path

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20.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.16 km

5.99 km

2.87 km

2.29 km

1.79 km

Surfaces

8.34 km

5.91 km

2.35 km

1.74 km

1.04 km

607 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

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Weather

Tuesday 7 July

22°C

14°C

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Poppit Sands Beach – Cemaes Head loop from Cardigan

Cardigan Castle

Poppit Sands Beach

Cemaes Head

Grey Seals on the Beach (Pembrokeshire Coast National Park)

View of Traeth Godir-coch from the Pembrokeshire Coast cliffs

Pembrokeshire Coast Path: Moylgrove to Poppit Sands

Witches Cauldron

Start of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path

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