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Explore Aberystwyth town centre with two self-guided heritage walks with a treasure hunt theme. Discover Aberystwyth's "hidden treasures" whilst having a fun day out with family and friends!
Aberystwyth is a favourite holiday resort on the west coast of Wales with tall Victorian and Edwardian seafront buildings. The town is nestled between three hills and two beaches and hosts castle ruins, a pier and a busy harbour. Being a university town it has a vibrant atmosphere throughout the year and, with a wide promenade and beaches, it's a perfect place to soak up the summer sun.
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1. Cliff Railway to Castle - 1.5 miles / 2.4 kms
Starting at the longest electric cliff railway in Britain, built at the end of the 19th century, you head immediately to the sweeping promenade with its tall Victorian and Edwardian buildings. Walk by the sea for a while, then inland, before returning once again to the sandy front. Next get a taste of historic streets, before circling an impressive church and onward to Aberystwyth castle – no longer complete, but still standing proud.
1.5 hoursOK but diversion maybe needed
2. Castle to Royal Pier - 1 mile / 1.6 kms
From the Gorsedd Stones of Aberystwyth’s Eisteddfod, past a tall memorial, you next walk beside the sea until passing in front of the first university building. Walk along fascinating, historical streets, before arriving at the promenade, with magnificent views to the Bay of Cardigan, and Snowdon in the distance.
End your walk at the Royal Pier – time for an ice cream!
1 hourOK
Each booklet has a page dedicated to the history of the town and 2 pages summarising each walk with suggestions on what to visit along the way. Walk 1 has 21 clues & walk 2 has 14 - both with detailed directions to follow. There are interesting stories about important people, places & events along the way; detailed instructions on how to find a clue if you're stuck; and a comprehensive map with the routes marked on.
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If you buy the print-at-home version you will need to print it on normal A4 paper and the email you receive, with the download link, explains how best to fold the pages to make it into an A5 booklet. If you buy the download to mobile version you will need pdf reading software on your phone or tablet, eg using the Adobe Acrobat App (free).
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The booklet has a flexible cover, which has been professionally printed. The inside pages are printed to order, to ensure that they are as up-to-date as possible. We post booklets out 1st class Royal Mail, usually the same, or next working day. A small postage & packing charge is added.
"Thanks very much for showing us around Aberystwyth! We thought it was just about the beach, but now we realise there's so much more."
Latest Revision : August 2023
