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Lampeter Ceredigion Wales
The landscapes of the Teifi valley are very attractive and the valley
is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful in Wales. The
area is a paradise for walkers, fishermen and bird watchers. <br><br>
The River Teifi rises at Llyn Teifi in the Cambrian Mountains some 2000 feet above sea level, and the Teifi valley runs through the heart of south-west Wales. The picturesque Teifi valley forms a natural boundary between the Ceredigion plateau to the north and the Carmarthenshire plateau to the south. <br><br>
On its journey west to Cardigan Bay the Teifi
passes through spectacular white water gorges, waterfalls, lush water
meadows and shallow riffles that provide a rich range of habitats for
wildlife. <br><br>
The river flows past Strata Florida Abbey and then through Pontrhydfendigaid before reaching the main valley floor. Here the valley is known as Gors Goch Glan Teifi, or the Tregaron Bog. The Teifi
meanders generally south-west in a gentle arc, passing through the
towns and villages of Tregaron, Cwmann, Lampeter, Llanybydder, Rhyddlan,
Llandysul, Newcastle Emlyn, Cenarth, Llechryd and finally Cardigan. <br><br>
Each of the delightful market towns and villages along the way have an
interesting tale to tell with most of the traditional architecture still
untouched. <br><br>
The many walking trails include the Teifi Trail from Cenarth to Cwmann, and the Tregaron trails - 7 circular walks in the spectacular upper Teifi valley
area. The length of the walks progress from 3.5 miles to 11 miles and
take you to spectacularly scenic locations including the National Nature
Reserve and RAMSAR site at Cors Caron; the ruins of Strata Florida
abbey, once the Westminster of Wales; and to Llanddewi Brefi. Other
walks include the Alltgoch Walk at Lampeter - a variety of paths and
forest tracks stretching for several miles east of Lampeter along a
gently undulating ridge between the River Teifi and its tributary, the Afon Dulas. <br><br>
In the lower reaches of the Teifi Valley,
between Cenarth and Cardigan, there is an ancient tradition of fishing
and travel using coracles – light-weight boats made of bent sticks
covered with waterproofed hide or skins. The principal use for coracles
is for salmon fishing using nets.
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