Poppit Sands

#2841 among destinations in the United Kingdom

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Poppit is a small, dispersed settlement which lies on the southern side of the estuary of the River Teifi, near Cardigan, in northern Pembrokeshire, Wales. ()

Coordinates: 52°6'25"N, 4°41'46"W

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Poppit Sands – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pembrokeshire Coast Path, Ceredigion Coast Path, Foel Y Mwnt, Castle Green House.

1.4 miSE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Pembrokeshire Coast Path
35 min walk • The Pembrokeshire Coast Path is a beacon for outdoor enthusiasts and a jewel in the crown of British hiking trails. Tracing the rugged contours of the Pembrokeshire coast in Wales, this path stretches for an impressive 186 miles, offering a journey through some of the...
2.3 miSE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Ceredigion Coast Path, Cardigan
58 min walk • The Ceredigion Coast Path is a waymarked long distance footpath in the United Kingdom, on the coast of Ceredigion, Wales. It is 65 miles in length, running along the coast of Cardigan Bay from Cardigan to Ynyslas.
3.1 miNE
Church
Foel Y Mwnt
80 min walk • Nestled on the rugged coastline of Ceredigion, Wales, Foel Y Mwnt stands as a beacon of tranquility and spiritual heritage. This quaint site is renowned for its medieval church, Church of the Holy Cross, which dates back to the 14th century.
2.3 miSE
Museum
Castle Green House, Cardigan
59 min walk • Castle Green House is a Grade II* listed house located in the grounds of Cardigan Castle, Cardigan, Ceredigion, Wales. It was restored in the 2000s and now acts as a museum, events centre and residential accommodation.
2.3 miSE
12th-century landmark overlooking river
Cardigan Castle, Cardigan
59 min walk • Cardigan Castle is a castle overlooking the River Teifi in Cardigan, Ceredigion, Wales. It is a Grade I listed building. The castle dates from the late 11th-century, though was rebuilt in 1244.
4.3 miSE
Forts and castles
Cilgerran Castle, Cardigan
111 min walk • Cilgerran Castle is a 13th-century ruined castle located in Cilgerran, Pembrokeshire, Wales, near Cardigan. The first castle on the site was thought to have been built by Gerald of Windsor around 1110–1115, and it changed hands several times over the following century between English and Welsh forces.
2.2 miSE
52°5'2"N • 4°39'41"W
Cardigan Guildhall Market, Cardigan
56 min walk • Shopping, Scenic walking areas, Shopping centre
1.9 miS
Historical place, Spiritual, Cafe
Abbey of St. Mary, Cardigan
50 min walk • The Abbey of St. Mary is Grade I listed ruined abbey in St Dogmaels in Pembrokeshire, Wales, on the banks of the River Teifi and close to Cardigan and Poppit Sands.
2.5 miSE
Monastery
Cardigan Priory, Cardigan
64 min walk • Cardigan Priory was a Benedictine priory located in Cardigan, Ceredigion, mid-west Wales. Its church survives as a parish church, St. Mary's Church, Cardigan, whereas the priory itself was a separate building.
5.8 miSE
Church
Manordeifi Old Church
147 min walk • Manordeifi Old Church is a redundant church in Manordeifi, Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated by Cadw as a Grade II* listed building, and is under the care of the Friends of Friendless Churches.
3.5 miSW
Locality
Ceibwr Bay, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
89 min walk • Ceibwr Bay is a bay opening into the Irish Sea in Pembrokeshire, west Wales. It is about 7 km west of Cardigan, and 3 km south of the headland of Cemaes Head.