Local guide — beaches, food and days out near Poppit Sands and Cardigan

Poppit Sands

Best beach in Wales! Our home turf — vast golden sand at the mouth of the Teifi, lifeguards in July and August.

Aberporth

Two Blue Flag sandy sheltered beaches, just along the coast.

Cei Bach

Just north of Traethgwyn at New Quay.

Ceibwr Bay

Just south of Poppit at Moylgrove — dramatic cliffs and a lovely walk.

Cilborth

A sandy cove near Llangrannog.

Cwm Tydu

South of New Quay, known locally as Seal Bay — with a smuggling past! Dog restrictions May 1st – Sept 30th.

Cwm yr Eglwys

A small shingle and pebble beach south-west of Newport, with the ruined church right on the shore. Reachable on the Poppit Rocket bus.

Llangrannog

A popular sandy beach in a sheltered cove.

Mwnt

West of Cardigan, down a steep walk — very sheltered. Dolphins and seals on occasions.

Newport Sands

A large sandy beach. Dog restrictions May 1st – Sept 30th.

New Quay

Three beaches: Dolau west of the harbour, the Harbour beach and Traeth Gwyn.

Patch (Gwbert)

West of Cardigan, opposite Poppit Sands — good for water sports, and gaining sand every year.

Penbryn

About 9 miles north of Cardigan, a large National Trust sandy beach. Dog restrictions in summer.

Pwllgwaelod

A small cove near Newport.

Tresaith

Just north of Aberporth — a nice sandy beach.

Ynyslas

A bit of a drive, north of Borth — three miles of sandy beach.

A Bay to Remember

Fast rib boat trips along the coast.

Cardigan Bay Karting, Paintball & Giant Maize Maze

Just outside Cardigan near Eglwyswrw.

Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre & Boat Trips

New Quay boat trips to see the dolphins.

Cardigan Island Coastal Farm Park

Gwbert — a farm park on the coast with great views.

Cenarth Paintball & Outdoor Laser Games

Curlew Weavers Woollen Mill

At Rhydlewis — weavers at work.

Welsh Bird of Prey Centre

Falconry displays just outside Cardigan.

Felinwynt Rainforest & Butterfly Centre

Just outside Cardigan.

Llain Activity Centre

Near New Quay.

Llys y Frân Country Park & Reservoir

Near Haverfordwest — a big park for fishing, walking and cycling.

Teifi Valley Railway

At Henllan — a narrow-gauge railway running along the river.

The Dyfed Shires & Leisure Farm

Eglwyswrw near Cardigan — a nice day out if you're into horses!

The Welsh Wildlife Centre

At Cilgerran, in the Teifi Marshes.

Theatr Mwldan

Cardigan — a lovely cinema and theatre.

Bowen's Fish & Chips

St Dogmaels — the best fish and chips in Wales. Order first to avoid the wait!

Bwyd y Byd Wholefoods

At Crymych — organic and speciality foods.

Cardigan Farmers Market

Upper Market Hall.

Castell Malgwyn Hotel — Lily Restaurant

Llechryd.

Caws Cenarth

Organic cheese makers at Lancych — if you love cheese, you have to go.

Clover Jerseys

Llangoedmor — a dairy making Welsh cream and butter.

Cnapan Restaurant

Newport.

Debbie's Farmhouse Cakes & Puddings

At Brynberian near Crymych.

Drovers Arms

Puncheston — a pub for Sunday lunch?

Flatrock Bar Café Bistro, The Gwbert Hotel

Gwbert — you can see the hotel from Poppit Sands. Good food!

Hotel Penrallt Restaurant

Aberporth — Mike and Viv had their wedding reception here!

New Quay Honey Farm

New Quay — a range of honey meads and other honey products.

Organic Fresh Food Company

Cardigan — organically grown produce.

St Dogmaels Local Producers Market

Every Tuesday, 9am–1pm, at the Coach House / Abbey.

The Angel Hotel

Cardigan — restaurant and bar.

The Cliff Hotel Restaurant

Gwbert — another place you can see from Poppit. Great sunsets.

The Crown Inn & Restaurant

Llwyndafydd, between Llangrannog and New Quay — a traditional family-friendly country inn with character and beautiful gardens. Dogs welcome.

The Grosvenor

Cardigan — pub and bar food.

The Guildhall Gallery

Guildhall, Cardigan.

The Harp Centre of Wales

At Llandysul — everything harps!

The Oak Hall — Rhos y Gilwen

Cilgerran — concert hall and gardens.

West Wales Museum of Childhood

At Llangeler.