Parish in Ceredigion, Wales
| Coordinates: | 52.209, -4.181 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 51 59 |
Ciliau Aeron is a small rural parish tucked into the Aeron Valley in Ceredigion, Wales, a few miles inland from the Cardigan Bay coast and the harbour town of Aberaeron. The River Aeron runs nearby, giving the area a gently undulating, verdant character of hedgerows, pastures and small woodlands popular with walkers and birdwatchers.
Historically agricultural, the parish retains a farming economy alongside a modest amount of tourism and second‑home ownership; local life centres on village amenities, chapels and the parish community rather than larger services. Architecturally it features traditional stone cottages and farm buildings, and culturally it reflects the strong Welsh language and rural traditions that are typical of inland Ceredigion, with occasional local events and a close‑knit community atmosphere.