Llanrhystud- between Aberaeron & Aberyswyth

40 Mins from our holiday cottages
25 Miles from our holiday cottages
Dog Friendly

Llanrhystud, near Aberaaeron, Ceredigion
SY23 5BU (Sat Nav)

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“ We really enjoyed the circular walk from Llannon via the sites of the Iron Age forts, lunch at the Black Lion and the walk back along the coastal path to Llannon ”

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Llanrhystud- between Aberaeron & Aberyswyth

A small village named after the little known Saint Rhystud.  Llanrhstud has good access to the sea, the coastal path and its quiet shingle, dog friendly beach, which has a free car park.

The village is halfway between Aberaeron & Aberystwyth and marks the ends of the coastal plain from Aberaeron with steep cliffs rising from the village to the north.

Llanrhystud has a post office & shop, a garage & café, a water powered flour Mill and a friendly pub, the Black Lion, which serves good food.

History
The original centre of the village was the church whose Saint Rhystud is not commemorated anywhere else.  The present church is an impressive building.  It was paid for by local subscription and in 1954 it replaced the decayed medieval church.
Llanrhystud has been an important settlement over the years.   A mile inland, above Penrhos Golf & Country Club, on the site of a previous Iron Age hill fort (100B.C.) are the remains of Gaer Penrhôs castle which was built in 1149. 
On the hills to the south are the sites of a further 2 further Iron Age forts Castell Mawr & Castell Bach.

Things to see & Do:-
• Relax on the beach
• Walk the coastal path
• Visit the flour Mill
• Take refreshments at The Black Lion Pub or the café by the garage.
• Admire the church
• Play golf

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