Ceredigion district, Wales, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Aberystwyth

Aberystwyth is a town in Ceredigion district, Wales, United Kingdom, home to about 18,749 people. Within 50 km by road there are 65 places to visit — 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 forts & heritage, 6 churches and 5 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Aberystwyth Castle (1 km), Aberystwyth Masjid (1 km) and Constitution Hill (1 km).

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Aberystwyth, Wales
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion district, Wales, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Aberystwyth at a glance

Location
Ceredigion district, Wales, United Kingdom
Population
about 18,749
Coordinates
52.4155° N, 4.0829° W
Places within 50 km
65 (65 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Aberystwyth

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Aberystwyth: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Aberystwyth, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Aberystwyth

147 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Aberystwyth. The closest is Constitution Hill (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Aberystwyth

70 forts & heritage within 100 km of Aberystwyth. The closest is Aberystwyth Castle (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Aberystwyth

27 churches within 100 km of Aberystwyth. The closest is St Padarn's Church (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Aberystwyth

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Aberystwyth. The closest is Ynyslas Sand Dunes (15 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Aberystwyth

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Aberystwyth. The closest is Cors Fochno (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Aberystwyth

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Aberystwyth. The closest is Elan Valley Reservoirs (39 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Aberystwyth

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 9 km on the road.

  1. Start in Aberystwyth
  2. 1 km Constitution Hill · hill, Ceredigion
  3. 2 km Aberystwyth Masjid · mosque, Ceredigion
  4. 2 km Pen Dinas Hill Fort · fort, Ceredigion
  5. 1 km Pendinas · viewpoint, Ceredigion
  6. 2 km Aberystwyth Castle · heritage site, Ceredigion
  7. 1 km Back to Aberystwyth

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From travellers near Aberystwyth

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How to reach Aberystwyth

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Aberystwyth by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints27147Constitution Hill (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1470Aberystwyth Castle (1 km)
    Churches627St Padarn's Church (2 km)
    Beaches & coast513Ynyslas Sand Dunes (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens411Cors Fochno (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs310Elan Valley Reservoirs (39 km)
    Museums15MOMA Wales (31 km)
    Waterfalls14Dolgoch Lower Falls (29 km)
    Treks13Ceredigion Coast Path (19 km)
    Other attractions12Old Market Hall (46 km)
    Caves02Llygad Llwchwr - Source of the River Loughor (81 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Aberystwyth Masjid (1 km)
    Parks11Borth Animalarium (10 km)
    Temples01Skanda Vale (65 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Bardsey Island (76 km)

    Aberystwyth: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Aberystwyth?

    Aberystwyth Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Aberystwyth Masjid (mosque, about 1 km), Constitution Hill (hill, about 1 km), Pen Dinas Hill Fort (fort, about 2 km), Pendinas (viewpoint, about 2 km), St Padarn's Church (church, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Aberystwyth?

    65 places on Spotwander: 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 forts & heritage, 6 churches, 5 beaches & coast, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Aberystwyth?

    Constitution Hill, about 1 km by road; Pendinas (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Aberystwyth?

    Aberystwyth Castle, about 1 km by road; Pen Dinas Hill Fort (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Aberystwyth?

    St Padarn's Church, about 2 km by road; St Cadfan's Church (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Aberystwyth?

    Start in Aberystwyth, visit Constitution Hill, then Aberystwyth Masjid, then Pen Dinas Hill Fort, then Pendinas, then Aberystwyth Castle, and drive back — about 9 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Aberystwyth?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Aberystwyth

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Aberystwyth’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Aberystwyth on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.