Newcastle Emlyn Walks

3.7 miles (6 km)

This lovely Welsh town is located in the heart of the Teifi Valley near Carmarthen.
This walk from the town explores the historic castle ruins before heading west to Cenarth where you can visit the lovely Cenarth Falls.
The walk starts on the eastern side of the town at Castell Newydd Emlyn, a Norman castle dating back to the 13th century. Here you can explore the ancient ruins and the surrounding open space which includes pleasat trails along the Afon Teifi.
After exploring the castle you head west through the town and out into the countryside. Here you can pick up country footpaths taking you west to Cenarth. In the village you can stand on the 18th century Cenarth Bridge and view the beautiful waterfalls and look out for the leaping salmon.

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Walks near Newcastle Emlyn

Carmarthen - This short walk takes you around the�county town�of�Carmarthenshire, visiting some of the local highlights
Cenarth Falls - Visit these beautiful falls and enjoy a woodland stroll along the Afon Teifi on this walk in Carmarthenshire
Cardigan - The town of Cardigan is located in a lovely spot on the Teifi Estuary
Penrhyn Castle - Explore 60 acres of woodland and parkland surrounding this large 19th-century neo-Norman castle near Bangor, Gwynedd.
Ceredigion Coast Path - This walk follows the beautiful coastline of Ceredigion from Cardigan to Borth.The walk is waymarked with a coast and sea logo.
Aberporth - This walk follows a section of the Ceredigion Coast Path from the village of Aberporth to Tresaith and Traeth Penbryn
Pentre Ifan - Visit the largest and most well preserved�neolithic�dolmen�in�Wales on this fascinating walk in Pembrokeshire
Llangrannog - This circular walk explores the area surrounding the village of Llangrannog on the Ceredigion coast
Aberporth to Mwnt Coastal Path - Follow the Ceredigion Coast Path from Aberporth to Mwnt on this splendid coastal walk.
Cilgerran - This historic Welsh village is located in North Pembrokeshire, close to Cardigan and the Teifi Estuary on the coast.
Aberporth to Llangrannog Coastal Path - This walk takes you along a section of the Ceredigion Coast Path from Aberporth to Llangrannog.
Llangrannog to Cwmtydu - This walk follows a section of the Ceredigion Coast Path from Llangrannog to the beautiful beach at Cwmtydu.
Llandysul - This small market town in Ceredigion is located in the valley of the�River Teifi
St Dogmaels - This Welsh village sits in a lovely location on the River Teifi estuary near Cardigan.
Tresaith to Penbryn Walk - This walk from the village of takes you to neighbouring Penbryn along the Ceredigion Coast Path.

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

The town is located quite close to the lovely Pembrokeshire Coast where you can visit Cardigan on the Teifi Estuary and pick up the epic Pembrokeshire Coast Path. The 12th century ruins of St Dogmaels Abbey can also be visited here.
To the east is neighbouring Llandysul where there's more pleasant river paths. The town is also a designated Walkers are Welcome community with well maintained local footpaths.