This section of the coastal path has been graded as "hard", but having completed it twice previously, we knew what to expect (although there were a couple of stretches Sarah was not looking forward to!).
We parked the car in Aberystwyth town centre and began by walking the full length of the sea front from harbour to Constitution Hill.'Consti' is the second highest peak along this section of the coastal path, however, it is by far the easiest to climb due to its well worn path (or the Cliff Railway for those so inclined!).
Over the top, and we descend on the caravan cornucopia that is Clarach - the last stop for food and drink until Borth.
It is always a wonder to me why so many people visit such a small hamlet, even if it is located in such pleasant surroundings.
Just outside of Clarach we get to the Wallog old lime kilns and Sarn Cynfelin; an ideal spot to picnic and refuel in readiness for the climbs to come.
On the profile graph below we are currently at the 7½ km dip, just over half way in distance but with most of the climbing yet to come.
The Aberystwyth to Borth section of the Coast path follows the cliff edge for most of the way and as such it offers some spectacular views of the ancient rock formations.
Some of the path is challenging, but Sarah was relieved to find that steps had been added to some of the steeper sections, making the footing much more secure.
It seems a long time coming, but the initial view of Borth does not disappoint. Even from here we still had a long way to go to catch the train home, although it would mostly be downhill or flat.
After checking the train times we had time for a swift drink in the Victoria Inn - I cannot help but wonder if Sarah timed her arrival in Borth to allow for this! As I had to drive home when we got back to Aberystwyth I had to make do with diet coke :(
The final stats from my GPS recorder:
Distance 13.0km
Duration: 4:06
Moving Time: 3:12
Calories: 1487
Ascent: 381 meters
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