Aberystwyth Marina

Marina information

The harbour of Aberystwyth opened a marina in 1995.The marina, named Y Lanfa, has fully serviced pontoon berths for 100 vessels and is easily accessible, two hours either side of high water. Facilities also include an on-site pub and restaurant.
When approaching the marina from the north, be aware of the Castle Rocks off the northern breakwater before entering the narrow entrance. Entering during strong onshore winds is not recommended. Inside the harbour confines there is good shelter at the Town Quay mooring pontoon.
There are many small harbours neighbouring Aberystwyth including Aberaeron, Barmouth, Cardigan and Porthmadog, all within easy reach, as are the marinas at Pwllheli, Caernarfon, Milford Haven and Neyland.There is also the adventure of marinas on the Irish east coast, including Arklow, a day's sail away.

Visit Aberystwyth

A popular picturesque harbour and seaside resort, on the mid-west Welsh coastline, it is home to the University of Wales and the National Library.The town is dominated by an Iron-Age fortification called Pen Dinas when viewed from the south and is nestled between hills and beaches and overlooks Cardigan Bay. The harbour at Aberystwyth was once one of the busiest in Wales and is fed by the rivers Ystwyth and Rheidol, which is the steepest river in Britain.
The town's vibrancy is owed somewhat to its student population, ensuring it remains so throughout the year and not just during summertime.The town centre has numerous cafés, bars, and restaurants.
For fresh sea air the seafront hosts tall Victorian and Edwardian buildings. In front the spacious promenade has wonderful views of the hills and mountains. For more spectacular views, the Aberystwyth Electric Cliff Railway (longest electric cliff railway in Britain) climbs Constitution Hill which reveals an amazing panorama at the summit. On a clear day views extend to the Preseli Hills, south in Pembrokeshire, the expanse of Cardigan Bay opens to the west and the mountains of Snowdonia to the North.There is a café at the summit and the famous Camera Obscura with spectacular views in all directions.

Info on the region

Tourist Information

Aberystwyth TIC Terrace Rd Tel: (01970) 612125
Cardigan Bay/Ceredigion Tel: (01970) 612125
www.ceredigion.gov.uk

Activity and Leisure

Aberystwyth Electric Cliff Railway
Centre for Alternative Technology, Machynlleth Tel: (0845) 3308355
www.cat.org.uk
Vale of Rheidol Railway, Park Ave Tel: (01970) 625819
www.rheidolrailway.co.uk

Walking:
Ceredigion Coastal Path-70-mile Regional Trail includes Aberystwyth to Cardigan
www.ceredigion-coastalfootpath.com.The
Cliff Railway provides a beautiful walk over the cliffs to Clarach Bay, from where a bus runs to Aberystwyth

Cycling:
Routes from Aberaeron-'Cycle Break Centre' (ask for Info. Pack)

Bike Hire:
Craft (at the Old Police Yard) and Summit Cycles,Aberystwyth

Golfing:
Aberystwyth Tel: (01970) 615104
Borth & Ynyslas Tel: (01970) 871202
Penrhos Tel: (01974) 202999

Parks/Facilities for children:
The Animalarium, Borth Tel: (01970) 871224
www.animalarium.co.uk
Aberaeron Sea Aquarium,Tel: (01545) 570142
www.visitwales.com

Beaches: 'Blue Flag' beaches at Aberystwyth and at Borth

Heritage, Castles & Museums:
Aberystwyth Castle (ruined) between the marina and the New Promenade
www.castlewales.com
Aberystwyth Camera, Cliff Railway House, Cliff Terrace Tel: (01970) 617642
Bryn Tail Lead Mine, Llanidloes/Llyn Clywedog; Celtica,Y Plas, Machynlleth Tel: (01654) 702702
www.celticawales.com
Ceredigion Museum, Coliseum, Terrace Rd Tel: (01970) 633088
Dyfi Furnace, Eglws-fach Tel: (01974) 831261
National Library of Wales, Penglais Rd Tel: (01970) 632 800
Rheidol Hydro Electric Station
Strata Florida Abbey, Pontrhydfendigaid Tel: (01974) 831261

Houses, Parks & Gardens:
Llanerchaeron Home Farm & Gardens,Aberaeron Tel: (01545) 570200
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wales

Culture & Entertainment:
Aberystwyth Arts Centre,The University of Wales, Penglais Campus Tel: (01970) 622882
www.aberystwythartscentre.co.uk
Commodore Cinema, Bath St;Theatr Mwldan Arts Centre, Cardigan Tel: (01239) 621200
www.mwldan.co.uk

Events & Festivals:
May - Celtic Challenge July- Music Festival; Cardigan Bay Seafood Festival,Aberaeron
Aug - Aberaeron Food and Craft Fair Cardigan River and Food Festival Tel: (01239) 615554
Sept - Aberystwyth Jazz Festival

Address

Aberystwyth Marina
Ceredigion
SY23 1AS, Aberystwyth
T • (01970) 611422
F • (01970) 624122
abermarina@aol.com
www.abermarina.com