Abereiddi to Abermawr

Go coasteering

Experience the coastline from a completely different angle. Go coasteering with one of the outdoor activity companies at Abereiddi. It's an invigorating, fun and unforgettable way to get closer to the special environment at the base of the cliffs.

Wetsuits on...

Hunt for fossils

Abereiddi is famous for its graptolite fossils. These are the remains of small sea creatures from 470 million years ago. They look like tiny hacksaw blades or tuning forks - look for them in the rocks and among the beach pebbles.

Abereiddi geology (PDF)

© Sid Howells

Discover the Blue Lagoon

The Blue Lagoon is a flooded slate quarry. Slate was quarried here until 1910. The water is deep and cold - not recommended for swimmimg. Look out for the ruined quarry buildings, and the derelict cottages where the quarry workers once lived.

More about the Blue Lagoon (PDF)

© Marilyn Smyth

Walk from Porthgain to Abereiddi

Download the circular walk that starts from Porthgain. Enjoy the spectacular coastal scenery on the way to Abereiddi.  On your return, follow the route of the old tramway that once connected the quarry at the Blue Lagoon to the stoneworks at Porthgain. Nowadays it's a gentle walk with great views.

Download the Porthgain to Abereiddi coastal walk

© Sid Howells

Explore the woods at Abermawr

Enjoy Abermawr's tranquil woodlands, tucked behind the shingle beach and marsh. They're famous for their spring bluebells. It's hard to imagine that Abermawr nearly became a busy cable and railway terminus, thanks to Brunel.

Magical woods and beach of Abermawr walk

© Sid Howells