Snoozing in front of the woodburner, sweating it out in the sauna, drinking welsh beers in the Bwthyn, eating delicious food in the lodge and staring into middle distance. Exhausting.
Meanwhile, for the super energetic, all around us are fantastic walks and beaches. Below are a small selection of our favourites.
YNYS LOChTYN
Walk to the sea high on the cliff top plateau of Ynys Lochtyn. A moderately easy walk with great views and big cliffs.
Walk time 1-2 hours Drive from fforest 30 mins /fforest coast 5mins Start At the back of Llangrannog beach and go right up the cliff path, follow it all the way along and head down onto the spit. Notes Fish and chips at the Beach Hut when you get back to Llangrannog
fforest coast TO LLANGRANNOG
VIA THE SECRET BEACH
Spectacular coastal walk, with one of the most beautiful secluded beaches we know, Traeth Bach, usually known as the secret beach, at mid point (seen at low tide). Difficult scramble down, but worth it.
Walk time 1 hour each way Drive from fforest 25 mins /fforest coast 2mins Start Penbryn car park, head towards beach, then footpath past farmyard immediately on the right up to the hills. Notes great cafe, The Plwmp Tart, in Penbryn carpark
THE WITCHES CAuLDRON
Spectacular high level walk with sheer drops and fascinating rock formations. the witches cauldron at the end of the walk is a towering collapsed cavern into which you can swim or canoe (both easily) favourite spot for seals. Take care with young children.
Walk time 1-2 hours
Drive from fforest 20 mins /fforest coast 50 mins
Start from Ceibwr beach and from there head west on the coast path. Notes favourite spot for seals. Penrallt Garden Centre has a great cafe & play area for kids.
THE WATERFALL WALK
Remote beautiful walk following the route of Afon Soden down through the wooded valley of to the a little stony cove on the sea. return over hill tracks via the farmstead of Pen y Graig, then by road back to St, Tysilio.
Walk time 2-3 hours Drive from fforest 30 mins /fforest coast 5mins Start St Tysilios church. Notes extend the walk a little west and take in the remains of iron age settlement at Castell Bach
THE WILDLIFE
BOARD WALK
The wildlife boardwalk (otter trail) is really an adjunct to the fforest gorge walk, out through the reed beds, great walk and fantastic jogging route from fforest or Cardigan. to see a map of the two/combined routes click here
Walk time 30mins Drive from fforest 2 mins /fforest coast 25mins Start At the Wildlife reserve car park. Notes make a day of it at the wildlife reserve or enjoy lunch/coffee in the Glasshouse Cafe. for full details of what's on click here
MORE TO COME
We're always discovering more walks and will add them when we've walked them.
Please send your walk submissions to jackson@coldatnight.co.uk
THE FFOREST woodlans
Walk the signposted woodland paths from fforest farm to the Wildlife Centre and along the river. Silence, birdsong, wildlife. Beautiful at any time of year.
Walk time 1-2 hours Drive from fforest 0 mins /fforest coast 25mins. Start fforest Lodge Notes Ask at fforest about where to find the secret quarry tunnel
MWNT
Visiting Mwnt's tiny secluded beach and climbing Mwnt is a highlight for many of our guests. with spectacular views all around.
The sunsets here are spectacular and it’s a great place to spot dolphins
Walk time 30mins Drive from fforest 15 mins /fforest coast 30mins Start at the national trust car park. From there head straight up the hill or bear right and walk around the lower path for frequent views of seals and dolphins. Notes The sunset view from the top of Mwnt is something not to be missed.