Aberystwyth

Aberystwyth (from the Welsh Mouth of the Ystwyth) is a historic market town, administrative centre and seaport of Ceredigion (Cardiganshire), Mid Wales.

Geography

The Cambrian Line railway links Aberystwyth with Shrewsbury, and the Vale of Rheidol Railway, which is operated by steam locomotives, can be taken to Devil's Bridge. Aberystwyth is a major tourist centre and a cultural link between the north and south of Wales. It has a pier and a fine sea-front which stretches from Constitution Hill at the north end of the Marine Terrace to the mouth of the harbour. Constitution Hill is scaled by the Aberystwyth Electric Cliff Railway giving access to fine views and other attractions at the top.

Related Topics:
Cambrian Line - Shrewsbury - Vale of Rheidol Railway - Steam locomotive - Devil's Bridge - Wales - Pier - Aberystwyth Electric Cliff Railway

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Although the town is relatively modern, it contains a number of historic buildings, including the remains of the castle and the "imposing but fantastic structure" of the old buildings of the University College of Wales near the Castle Hill. The new campus lies to the east of the town.

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