The Area
Llanrhystud
Its picturesque location lying at the foot of hills on the coastline of Cardigan Bay with its blue waters, is ideally situated for exploring the whole of Wales!
Church Street with it’s narrow lane leading to the ancient Church of St. Rhystyd, which is a Grade II listed building and the oldest part of the village. The area surrounding the church up to Sugbor Wyre, to the north has been designated as a conservation area.
The beaches of Llanrhystud, the focus of activity in the summer when Llanrhystud becomes a bustling and vibrant holiday resort where boating, fishing, water sports, golf, and relaxation on safe beaches are among the main attractions.
Cardigan Bay
Cardigan Bay is an outstanding and internationally important area for marine wildlife. A candidate Special Area of Conservation, it was the UK’s first Marine Heritage Coast, sheltering some of Britain’s rarest birds and marine species and home to a resident population of some 130 bottlenose dolphins as well as porpoise and grey seals. Ceredigion’s Coast and Countryside Unit arranges an annual programme of guided walks and talks popular with residents and visitors alike. Boat trips offering marvellous opportunities to enjoy the bay’s wildlife are available, especially from New Quay and Aberaeron.
Among the activities available locally are Fishing, Walking and visiting the various towns and local attractions nearby.
There are a number of interesting places to visit in the locality including the bustling University town of Aberystwyth the principal town of Ceredigion, some 9 miles to the North with its famous electric Cliff Railway, the Camera Obscura, the Vale of Rheidol narrow gauge Steam Railway, the Ceredigion Museum and of course the National Library of Wales.
