United Kingdom, Ceredigion, Wales
A rolling coastal A road with sweeping bends and constant glimpses of Cardigan Bay.
Length
39 km
In miles
24.2 mi
Driving time
59 min
Atlas rating
8.5 / 10
The run
Aberystwyth to Cardigan, following the A487. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Open year round in normal conditions, with the usual care after rain or frost.
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
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Last reviewed 16 May 2026
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