Aberystwyth Cliff Railway – Aberystwyth Castle Ruins loop from Clarach

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Aberystwyth Cliff Railway – Aberystwyth Castle Ruins loop from Clarach

Moderate

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Aberystwyth Cliff Railway – Aberystwyth Castle Ruins loop from Clarach

01:20

12.1km

200m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Waypoints

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Camper Parking

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1.43 km

Radar Station on the Coastal Path

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Assumingly used in days gone by rather than nowadays. Still all fenced off etc.. but quite a random find really.

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2.03 km

View of Aberystwyth from Constitution Hill Funicular

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The Cliff Parkway winds its way up Constitution Hill alongside the funicular railway which hauls its passengers up at the stately pace of 4mph. Can you beat it to the top and save yourself a fiver while you're at it?

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2.32 km

Aberystwyth Cliff Railway

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The cliff railway is the much less tiring way to get up to the top of Constitution hill. Not sure on the prices but I wish id of gone up just for the experience.

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3.54 km

Aberystwyth Castle Ruins

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Aberystwyth’s castle may lie in ruins but they’re incredibly impressive ruins. Built in the 13th century, this castle only survived for around 400 years before it was partially demolished by …

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4.22 km

Aberystwyth Lifeboat Station

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Aberystwyth lifeboat station is alongside the Marina with the Harbour Lighthouse at the end of the Promenade. Making a great start / finish marker for your run.

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7.21 km

Aberystwyth University Stadium

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9.15 km

Aberystwyth Seafront and Pier

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"Aber" is one of the biggest towns in mid-Wales and has a busy town centre with a good choice of independent shops and places to eat and drink. With a …

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11.8 km