Aberystwyth
The lively capital of the Cambrian coast — a Victorian promenade, a cliff railway and a student buzz. Aberystwyth is the natural base for Mid Wales: the Vale of Rheidol railway climbs to Devil's Bridge from here, and the Elan Valley dams and Cambrian Mountains are an easy drive inland.
Staying over?
Aberystwyth makes a relaxed base for exploring the area — worth staying over to catch an early start or a golden-hour finish.
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