West Wales to-day
All part of the Ceredigion Marine Heritage Coast
 
Dogs are not permitted
on most beaches in Ceredigion from May
until the end of September:
National Trust Area
Atlantic Grey Seals can sometimes be seen
with their pups in amongst the rocks from August on,
these should not be approached at any time. A small
cafe is open in season where you can purchase drinks,
hot, cold snacks and take-a-ways. Two car parks are
available one on the sea front free and another on the
approach road two hundred yards before reaching the
beach, this car park has public toilets. Another way
to view Cwmtydu is by pleasure boat trips from
New Quay, the boats make regular trips each day.
Accommodation around Cwmtydu
Stable Cottage open all year near to Cwmtydu; short breaks available phone for availability
Cwmtydu, once a smugglers cove and nestled into the
coastline 4 miles south of New Quay and part of the
Ceredigion Heritage Coast. There are two ways at getting
to Cwmtydu, by car or the healthy way ...walking.
The beach is of stone and sand with rocks either side,
you can swim in this area but with caution.

Directions by Car
Leave New Quay on the A486 towards Cross Inn, when you come to the public house at Cross Inn,
turn right and drive for about two miles you cometo cross roads. Go straight across for one mile,
you to come a junction with the The Crown PH opposite you, drive passed the Crown,100 hundred
yards pass the pub turn right down to Cwntydu (two half miles)...drive slow as this
road is very narrow in places.
Walking
You can take the Heritage Coastal Path to Cwmtydu but care must be taken, some parts of this
path can be a bit hairy. You can obtain a full detailed map of this pathway from the tourist
information centre in New Quay (seasonal only or email us here for a copy.
Click here to view map.

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2002 ~ 2008