Biking Ceredigion
A selection of bike riding opportunities around Ceredigion.
Routes vary in difficulty, from easy, relatively flat rides, to more challenging routes with sections of road cycling. Please note, traffic may be encountered along many of the routes.
Many of the routes follow a mixture of Bridleways along the Public Right of Way network and main and minor roads. Always be aware of your surroundings, be considerate to others, and follow the Countryside Code. Carry food, water, and navigational aids with you at all times.
Llanilar Circular
Please note: traffic may be encountered on sections of this route.
A moderately challenging, short circular route starting at the Ystwyth Trail in Llanilar and passing through forestry and grassy tracks.
Distance 7 miles / 11.3 KM
Suitable for: Hybrid, Gravel bikes
Last Surveyed April 2025
Llanilar Circular
Borth Talybont Loop
Please note: traffic may be encountered on the majority of this route.
A moderately challenging route offering stunning views over the Dyfi and mostly consisting of minor roads.
This route can be started in Borth, Talybont, or Llandre.
Distance 13.3 miles / 21.4 KM
Suitable for: Hybrid bikes
Last Surveyed May 2025
Borth - Talybont Loop
Nant y Moch
Please note: traffic may be encountered on a large section of this route.
A moderately challenging route, starting in either Nant yr Arian or Ponterwyd. This route contains sections of minor roads, forest tracks, and gravel tracks.
Distance 15.2 miles / 24.5 KM
Suitable for: Hybrid, Gravel bikes
Last Surveyed May 2025
Nant y Moch Circular
Aberystwyth Promenade
An easy, family friendly linear route that can be started at either Plascrug Leisure Centre or on the Promenade.
Distance 2.6 miles / 4.2 KM
Suitable for: Hybrid, Road bikes
Aberystwyth Promenade
Aberaeron Circular
Please note: traffic may be encountered on a large section of this route.
A moderately challenging bike route that consists largely of road cycling, this route can be started in either Aberaeron or Aberarth.
Distance 5 miles / 8 KM
Suitable for: Hybrid, Gravel bikes
Aberaeron Circular
New Quay Circular
Please note: traffic may be encountered on a large section of this route.
A short circular route starting in the village of New Quay. The route consists of minor roads, bridleway and grassy tracks.
Distance 5.25 miles / 8.5 KM
Suitable for: Hybrid, Gravel bikes
New Quay Circular
Mwnt Circular
Please note: traffic may be encountered on a large section of this route.
A circular route consisting of minor roads and grassy tracks.
Distance 10.5 miles / 16.9 KM
Suitable for: Hybrid, Gravel bikes
Mwnt Circular
Capel Bangor Rheidol Trail
Please note: traffic may be encountered on a large section of this route.
A largely flat, linear route along the Rheidol Trail, starting in Aberystwyth or Capel Bangor.
Distance 7 miles / 11.2 KM
Suitable for: Hybrid, Road bikes
Capel Bangor Rheidol Trail