Philomena’s guidebook
SUNSET LODGE
Sightseeing
19 miles/38 minutes from Aberarth. A spectacular event... Watch up to 150 red kites being fed (2.00 in summer and 3.00 in winter). A great day out. visitor centre, walking trails, horse riding trails, skills park, cafe and lots more. Sitting high in the mountains just inland from Aberystwyth, Bwlch Nant yr Arian boasts long purpose-built single-tracks designed to test experienced riders. Challenging rides like the 22-mile Syfydrin trail serve up spectacular scenery alongside cycling thrills, with dizzying views of the Cambrian Mountains and Cardigan Bay.
93 locals recommend
Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest Visitor Centre
19 miles/38 minutes from Aberarth. A spectacular event... Watch up to 150 red kites being fed (2.00 in summer and 3.00 in winter). A great day out. visitor centre, walking trails, horse riding trails, skills park, cafe and lots more. Sitting high in the mountains just inland from Aberystwyth, Bwlch Nant yr Arian boasts long purpose-built single-tracks designed to test experienced riders. Challenging rides like the 22-mile Syfydrin trail serve up spectacular scenery alongside cycling thrills, with dizzying views of the Cambrian Mountains and Cardigan Bay.
Travel with the experts in all things bottlenosed dolphins and support the local marine wildlife centre. An interesting visitor centre, small but informative.
Dolphin Survey Boat Trips
Travel with the experts in all things bottlenosed dolphins and support the local marine wildlife centre. An interesting visitor centre, small but informative.
Things to do
Only 200m from Sunset Lodge.. A good spot for beginners and intermediate surfers. Wave quality is all down to the right conditions as it can range from white water mush to clean over head waves or in some rare cases there has been double over head.
The beach and bottom are a mixture of sand and rock, mainly smooth rocks and stones though so be careful walking out into the swell but you unlikely to hit the bottom even if you bail.
Aberarth
Only 200m from Sunset Lodge.. A good spot for beginners and intermediate surfers. Wave quality is all down to the right conditions as it can range from white water mush to clean over head waves or in some rare cases there has been double over head.
The beach and bottom are a mixture of sand and rock, mainly smooth rocks and stones though so be careful walking out into the swell but you unlikely to hit the bottom even if you bail.
Penbryn Beach
Brilliant sandy beach. Cafe & toilets. National Trust. Dog friendly
Great sandy beach with coves and coastal path. BEWARE of parking in the village. Use the free top car park which has a free shuttle bus during busy times. Dog friendly
49 locals recommend
Llangrannog Beach
B4321Great sandy beach with coves and coastal path. BEWARE of parking in the village. Use the free top car park which has a free shuttle bus during busy times. Dog friendly
Worth the 45 minute drive. Sandy beach and sand dunes. Cafe and toilets. gets busy at times.
109 locals recommend
Poppit Sands Beach
Worth the 45 minute drive. Sandy beach and sand dunes. Cafe and toilets. gets busy at times.
A lovely walk following the old railway line. Look out for the fairy doors hidden on the trail. Lots of different walks in this area all way-marked. Great for dogs.
Llanerchaeron Riverside trail
A lovely walk following the old railway line. Look out for the fairy doors hidden on the trail. Lots of different walks in this area all way-marked. Great for dogs.
Epic Fishing Trips
Fishing and dolphin spotting... well worth it!
Food scene
Dog friendly. Farm shop. Good food.
13 locals recommend
The Moody Cow Farm Shop, Butchery & Welsh Bistro
Dog friendly. Farm shop. Good food.
Penwig Hotel
South John StreetDog friendly. Good food. Views over the harbour.
The Stubborn Duckling Ltd
25 Sgwar AlbanAmazing food. Gastropub Open Wed - Sat and Sunday lunch.
The Cellar
8 Market StDog friendly outside. Good food
Best fish and chips around! Best eaten sitting on the harbour wall, dolphin watching
26 locals recommend
The Lime Crab
South John StreetBest fish and chips around! Best eaten sitting on the harbour wall, dolphin watching
Harbourmaster Hotel
1 Quay ParadeLovely setting on the harbour.
Ambassadors
3 Sgwar AlbanGreat cafe. dog friendly. Can get busy
Good fish and chip shop in Aberaeron. Seating inside & outside (with dogs)
9 locals recommend
The New Celtic Restaurant
8 Market StGood fish and chip shop in Aberaeron. Seating inside & outside (with dogs)