Green coastal walks

Best for organic produce

Shore paths lead you from Aberaeron with its beautiful Regency buildings to the beach at Aberarth, then inland through hilly country to The National Trust estate and organic farm at Llanerchaeron.

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Duration 7 miles

Route From Aberaeron Harbour, take the coast path east to Aberarth. Go uphill to Maesyreglwys church; lanes to Llanerchaeron; the railway footpath back to Aberaeron.

How long? Four hours, plus time at Llanerchaeron.

Green credentials Apart from restoring the lovely 18th-century John Nash house at Llanerchaeron, The National Trust runs Home Farm (www.nationaltrust.org.uk) as a working organic farm. The shop sells pork, beef and lamb from the estate, and veg and herbs from the walled garden.

Look out for... the great view from up on the hill beside Maesyreglwys church, taking in the coast, river, valley and hills.

Where to stay Harbourmaster Hotel, Aberaeron (01545 570755, www.harbour-master.com). Right on the quay. Double B&B from £110; double dinner, B&B, from £160. Aberaeron, Aberarth and Llanerchaeron, Ceredigion

How to get there Arriva/First X40 Bus Service (www.arrivabus.co.uk) or the A487 from Carmarthen or Aberystwyth.

OS maps OS Explorer 198; Landranger 146. Click here for the Ordnance Survey Get-a-map Service to see your chosen area online.

For more info Aberaeron TIC (01545 570602, www.visitaberaeron.co.uk).