Borth
Parish in Ceredigion, Wales
| Coordinates: | 52.496, -4.048 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 61 90 |
| Population: | 1,269 |
| Dialling code: | 01970 (Aberystwyth) |
Borth is a coastal village in Ceredigion, sitting on the eastern shore of Cardigan Bay a few miles north of Aberystwyth. It has a long sandy beach backed by dunes at Ynyslas and the neighbouring peatlands of Cors Fochno, which form part of the Dyfi National Nature Reserve and the Dyfi Biosphere. At low tide the well‑known submerged ancient oak forest is visible on the foreshore, a striking archaeological and natural feature that draws interest from walkers and historians alike.
Originally boosted by the arrival of the railway in the Victorian era, the village today relies on tourism, holiday parks and small local businesses, with birdwatching, walking and beach visits popular activities. Despite the visitor trade there remains a strong community atmosphere with local shops and pubs, and many residents also commute to Aberystwyth; the area offers coastal scenery with views inland towards the Cambrian Mountains.
Postcode districts covering Borth
Most populated places nearby
- Aberystwyth 6.2 miles10 km
Neighbouring places
- Borth Built-up area 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Geneu'r Glyn Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Llangynfelyn Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Llandre Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Tal-y-bont Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Ceulan a Maesmawr Ward 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Bow Street Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Aberdovey Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Tirymynach Parish 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Ceulanamaesmawr Parish 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Llangorwen Built-up area 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Penrhyn-coch Built-up area 4.6 miles7.4 km
Example postcodes in Borth
SY24 5LL, SY24 5JP, SY24 5JS, SY24 5LN, SY24 5JE, SY24 5JD, SY24 5NL, SY24 5NJ, SY24 5JB … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 76.4 miles123 km
- Cardiff Airport 81.6 miles131.4 km
- Borth Railway Station 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Aberdovey Railway Station 3.4 miles5.4 km
Hotels near Borth Ad
- Trefeddian Hotel 4 3.6 miles5.9 km
- The Glengower 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Gwesty Cymru 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Penhelig Arms 5 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Aberystwyth Park Lodge 3 6.2 miles10 km
- Peniarth Arms Hotel 3 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Salt Marsh Apartment 4 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Gwesty'r Marine Hotel & Spa 3 5.6 miles9 km
- Harry's Hotel & Restaurant 2 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Castle Hotel 6 miles9.6 km
Schools in Borth
- Ysgol Craig Yr Wylfa Primary
Local points of interest
- Aberdovey Harbour Harbour 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Aberystwyth bandstand Theatre 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Theatre Y Werin Theatre 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Penglais Campus, University of Wales, Aberystwyth University 5.6 miles9 km
- Commodore cinema Theatre 5.6 miles9.1 km
- National Library of Wales Library 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Old College, University of Wales, Aberystwyth University 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Park Avenue Stadium Stadium 6 miles9.7 km
- Aberyswyth Marina Harbour 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Narrow Gauge Railway Museum Museum 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Talybont Estate 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Plynlimon Mountains 11.3 miles18.2 km