Aberporth
Parish in Ceredigion, Wales
| Coordinates: | 52.12, -4.553 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 25 49 |
| Population: | 1,648 |
| Dialling code: | 01239 (Cardigan) |
Aberporth sits on the west coast of Ceredigion, looking out over Cardigan Bay where the mouth of the River Teifi meets a sweep of sandy cove, pebbled shore and a small harbour. The village forms part of the Ceredigion Coast Path and is valued for its coastal scenery and regular encounters with dolphins and seabirds, making it popular with walkers and wildlife watchers.
Historically a small fishing and boat‑building community, Aberporth today combines tourism and agriculture with marine‑related activity; a nearby missile and aerospace test range is a notable local feature. The parish retains a strong sense of community and Welsh heritage, with chapels, a village pub and local events that reflect the quieter rhythms of rural West Wales.
Postcode districts covering Aberporth
Most populated places nearby
- Carmarthen 20.8 miles33.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Blaenannerch Built-up area 0.6 miles1 km
- Aberporth Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Parcllyn Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Tresaith Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Aberporth and Y Ferwig Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Beulah and Llangoedmor Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Penparc Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Y Ferwig Parish 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Beulah Parish 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Penbryn Parish 4 miles6.5 km
- Llechryd Built-up area 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Llangoedmor Built-up area 4.3 miles6.9 km
Example postcodes in Aberporth
SA43 2BJ, SA43 2ET, SA43 2AL, SA43 2DB, SA43 2EP, SA43 2BU, SA43 2DR, SA43 2EB, SA43 1RW … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 72 miles115.8 km
- Bristol Airport 93.6 miles150.6 km
- Fishguard Harbour Railway Station 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Clunderwen Railway Station 20.7 miles33.4 km
Hotels near Aberporth Ad
- Flambards Hotel 4 4.4 miles7.1 km
- The Gwbert Hotel 5.6 miles9 km
- The Cliff Hotel & Spa 3 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Gwesty'r Emlyn Hotel 4 6.7 miles10.7 km
- The Angel Hotel 5.2 miles8.4 km
Schools in Aberporth
- Ysgol Gymunedol Aberporth Primary
Local points of interest
- Tresaith Beach Beach 1.8 miles3 km
- Mwnt beach Beach 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Llangrannog's Beach Beach 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Mynydd Preseli Mountains 14.9 miles23.9 km
- Llanllyr Priory Historic site 18.3 miles29.4 km