A NEW recreational route has been created in Ceredigion to encourage more walkers, cyclists and horse riders to get outdoors this summer and enjoy the wonderful countryside the county has to offer.

Ceredigion County Council’s coast and countryside team would like to encourage people to use and discover this new route, and has published a new guide to help the public.

The new seven-and-a-half mile circular route starts from Talybont, near Aberystwyth, once a bustling hub of mining and milling activity in the foothills of the Cambrian Mountains.

The route itself is a mixture of forest rides, grassy bridle ways and quiet country lanes.

The route also provides a fantastic panoramic view of the internationally important raised peat bog, Cors Fochno.

Cllr Gareth Lloyd, Cabinet member with responsibility for economic and community development, said: “We are very lucky in Ceredigion to have one of the highest densities of byways, bridle ways and forest rides in the entire country, which is great if you’re looking to explore and have your own unique adventure this summer.”

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