Castell Malgwyn Hotel

Fly Fishing
We have a mile of river fishing, which is free to hotel residents. There are also 25 miles of TTA waters close by. We can arrange training courses and river guides.
Swimming
We are ideally situated for a visit to some of West Wales' best beaches. For those of you who are eager to learn to swim or improve your technique why not have a short break here and take lessons locally with Ian & Cheryl Cross. Our guests have benefited from their use of the Alexander Technique which has proved to be invaluable to even the most aqua phobic.

Walking and Bird Watching
Cardigan and its surrounding area is walkers' paradise... explore the beautiful Cardigan Bay coastal paths, the stunning Teifi Valley or the Preseli Hills National Park. Pembroke and Ceredigion Coastal Paths meet at Cardigan, providing access to some of the most picturesque coast in Britain. Bird watchers will be delighted as will those keen to spot dolphins, porpoises and seals. The Preseli Hills offer moorland walking with fantastic views over the bay.

From the hotel you can walk along the riverbank through the gorge to Cilgerran: past the old stable block, the salmon traps, quay, ruins and the quarries until you reach the castle. Look out for otters and kingfishers and listen to the sounds of nature. There are also delightful paths in the grounds through the arboretum woods and up the Morganau Stream.

Cycling
Opposite the entrance to the hotel is the cycle track, follow the signs for a gentle ride in the beautiful countryside.

Clay Pigeon Shooting
Clay pigeon shooting is available close by at the Cilgerran clay pigeon shooting club which is approximately a mile and a half from the hotel.

Kayaking
Bring your own kayak and enjoy kayaking in the Teifi River that runs alongside the hotel. Or visit Tresaith, Newquay or Whitesands for Kayak hire and tuition.

Sandy Beaches
We are just a couple of miles from some of the most beautiful beaches on this most beautiful of coastlines. Poppit Sands is dog-friendly and great for wind sports, Mwnt is a secluded and often deserted cove, Tresaith offers water sports and a great pub, Newport's golden sands and bustling town are very popular, Newquay is ideal for busy families, Aberporth, Llangrannog.... the list goes on and on.
Watersports
Try Tresaith, Newquay or Whitesands for equipment hire and tuition.
Boat Trips
From fishing trips to island visits and dolphin-spotting tours try Newquay, Fishguard, Aberaearon, Aberporth, Skomer Island or Ramsey Island.

Coasteering - Explore the stunning Pembrokeshire coast and marine life by rock jumping your way around the caves and coves. For more information go to: http://www.celticquestcoasteering.com

Golf Courses
Cardigan, Newport and Carmarthen golf courses welcome Castell Malgwyn guests.

Other Attractions
Cardigan Island Coastal Farm Park is nearby with farm and exotic animals and seal and dolphin watching point. The Castell Henllys Iron Age Fort reconstruction isn't far away, the Felinwynt Rainforest Centre is very close as is Llangrannog dry ski slope.

Useful Information
Within walking distance there is a post office (open in the mornings) and a garage. In Cardigan, three miles away, there are shops, cash points, banks (Barclays, Lloyds TSB, Nat West, HSBC), large supermarkets, Cardigan indoor market, chemist, doctor surgery and dentist.