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 miles
Neighbouring places
- Blaenannerch Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Aberporth Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Parcllyn Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Tresaith Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Aberporth and Y Ferwig Ward 2.1 miles
- Beulah and Llangoedmor Ward 2.8 miles
- Penparc Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Y Ferwig Parish 3.1 miles
- Beulah Parish 3.1 miles
- Penbryn Parish 4 miles
- Llechryd Built-up area 4.3 miles
- Llangoedmor Built-up area 4.3 miles
Example postcodes in Aberporth
SA43 2AN, SA43 2AS, SA43 2HS, SA43 2HH, SA43 2EN, SA43 2HR, SA43 2BD, SA43 2DX, SA43 2DZ … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 72 miles
- Bristol Airport 93.6 miles
- Fishguard Harbour Railway Station 19.8 miles
- Clunderwen Railway Station 20.7 miles
Hotels near Aberporth Ad
- Ship Inn 3 1.9 miles
- Bryn Berwyn Country House Tresaith 4 2 miles
- The Cliff Hotel & Spa 3 5.7 miles
- Gwbert Hotel 5.7 miles
- Cardigan Castle 5 5.3 miles
- Flambards Hotel & Tearoom 4 4.4 miles
- Rooms at The Angel 5.2 miles
- The Black Lion Hotel 5.3 miles
- The Nags Head Inn 3 5.6 miles
- Gwesty'r Emlyn Hotel 4 6.7 miles
Schools in Aberporth
- Ysgol Gymunedol Aberporth Primary
Local points of interest
- Tresaith Beach Beach 1.8 miles
- Mwnt beach Beach 3.8 miles
- Llangrannog's Beach Beach 4.5 miles
- Mynydd Preseli Mountains 14.9 miles
- Llanllyr Priory Historic site 18.3 miles