Ystwyth Trail routefinder:

At this point in time the Ystwyth Trail is not well marked and is in various degreees of construction. It is hoped that this information will help you to find your way along the trail.

Length of this section (miles)	Total distance (miles)	Description
0.86	0.86	Take the A487 south from Aberystwyth. Shortly after passing the 30mph speed limits signs at Llanfarian turn left following the sign for Lôn Tyllwyd. Turn right after 0.06 miles and follow the tarmac road.
0.2	1.08	Adjacent to the entrance to 'Troedrhiw Cottage' the surface changes from tarmac public highway to a gravel surfaced bridlepath. After a further 0.2 miles the track passes a site of well managed woodland where traditional woodland crafts can be seen.
0.4	1.49	Then after 0.4 miles more at the entrance to 'Craig Ebwch' bear to the right and down the steep slope.
0.26	1.75	You will now have to stop to open a wooden gate. Travel through a short section of dedicated track (decoratively lined with railway sleepers) before encountering another gate, and then follow a concreted drive for a further 0.06 miles.
0.2	1.94	At this intersection keep right and follow the signs for the bridleway for 0.2 miles where you follow the right turn taking the bridge over the River Ystwyth.
0.86	2.70	Immediately after crossing the bridge turn to the left where you will see the cycle track. Follow the route (the old railway track) along the south side of the river for 0.86 miles, where you will come to a minor road.
0.28	2.98	Cross this road and after passing through the woooden gate opposite continue on the path of the old railway track. After 0.28 miles a small bridge takes you over a stream.
0.26	3.24	A further 0.11 miles will lead you to the Ystwyth trail's webcam in Llanilar (wave at it, you're live on the web!) which is just 0.15 miles before the site of the old station at Llanilar. Here you can see both of the old platforms, now overgrown. Look out for the rusty railway carriage standing off to the side.
2.45	5.69	A very scenic and easy to ride section of the trail runs for 2.45 miles along the old railway track, until you meet the road.
-	-	Cross the road and the track continues on the other side. The railway used to go over the road at this point, but they have just removed the bridge.
-	-	The track runs past the chickens at the Birchgrove free range eggs site on your left. After a short while the track drops down, departing from the route of the railway.
-	-	The track meets the road at a small junction. Pass under the railway bridge.
0.05	6.14	Turn right at the crossroads just before the main bridge over the river. A further 0.05 miles takes you past the Forestry Commission's Black Covert picnic spot which is an excellent place to stop for a walk through the woods.
0.95	7.09	Continue for a further 0.8 miles where you take the turn to the left. There is a post for a cycle route sign here but when last seen the blue sign was missing. After another 0.15 miles a very steep hill (lowest gear needed!) takes you up to the point on the hill where the old railway line crosses under the road. Drop down to the left before the bridge onto the next completed section of the Ystwyth trail.
??	??	This is a lovely section of track through a wooded area with cuttings through the rock, and lots of new wooden benches.
??	??	Eventually the track forks. The right hand branch continues on along the disused railway but is eventually a dead end, fenced off. Lots of wildlife down here, including foxes. The left hand branch is signposted as the Ystwyth Trail and drops downhill quite steeply to the road.
??	??	From here you can turn left to follow Sustrans Route 81 (Lôn Cambria) continues or right to head towards Tregaron. If you turn left following the Sustrans Route 81 blue sign, take the next right which is a very small road towards Pontrhydygroes. The route is planned to continue on through the Elan Valley (some great tracks around the reservoir) and onwards to Shrewsbury.