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Countryside Circular

Llanerchaeron: Lanlas, Aberaeron and Aeron Valley circular

Dyfed

Distance
4.8 mi
Est. time
2h 45m
Difficulty
Medium
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About this walk

Start at the National Trust car park at Llanerchaeron, near Ciliau Aeron. This countryside circuit links the estate woodland with the eastern edge of Aberaeron, returning through the wooded Aeron valley. Allow about 2 hours 45 minutes for the walk, with extra time if you also visit the house or gardens.

Leave the car park by the woodland footbridge over the Aeron. Follow the rising path through Allt Lan-las towards Lanlas, then the public paths through the fields towards Brynsythi and the lane near Cwm. A short lane section leads to the bridleway running west towards Aberaeron. At Ffordd y Goitre turn towards Bro Allt y Graig, then follow the public woodland path back past Allt Bryn-gwyn and Allt Wig-ddû. Keep to the signed route through the field junctions near Wig Wen. The return enters the estate woods and uses the same pedestrian bridge to reach the car park.

Expect natural woodland paths, grass, farm tracks, stiles, gates and short road sections. There is a sustained climb away from the valley, uneven ground and muddy sections after rain. This is a moderate country walk rather than an accessible garden circuit. Watch for vehicles on the lanes, leave gates as found and keep dogs on a short lead around grazing animals. Avoid riverside paths when flooded and follow any local closure signs.

The car park, visitor centre toilets and cafe provide the start facilities. National Trust parking charges and opening hours apply: the current property page lists £4 per car, with member parking benefits. Check the day’s car park closing time before setting off; woodland walking hours and the house and garden admission arrangements differ. The route stays outside the paid house and garden visit.

Route information checked against Ceredigion County Council’s Llanerchaeron circular map and the National Trust estate map and visitor information. This version uses the woodland pedestrian bridge beside the car park and the direct Ffordd y Goitre to Bro Allt y Graig connection. Sources: https://www.ceredigion.gov.uk/media/letezzwm/llanerchaeron-circular.pdf and https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wales/llanerchaeron

Walk details

County
Dyfed
Walk type
Circular
Category
Countryside
Distance
4.8 mi (7.8 km)
Est. time
2h 45m
Explorer
Yes, off the beaten track

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