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Things to see in Borth (United Kingdom): 46 places and when to go
Borth is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 46 places in and around it, mainly Nature (29), Mountains (26), History (9). The best known are Aberystwyth Castle, Borth Animalarium and Castell Gwallter. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 27. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 52.4856, -4.0441
- Places
- 46 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (29) · Mountains (26) · History (9) · Wildlife (4) · Museums and art (3) · Temples (2)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester, 153 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Drosgol, at 550 m.
What to see in Borth
The places in and around Borth, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Aberystwyth CastleGrade I listed castle in Ceredigion, Wales8.6 km
- Borth AnimalariumBritish Zoo3 m
- Castell GwallterCastle in Ceredigion, Wales, UK2.9 km
- Constitution Hill, AberystwythHill in Aberystwyth, Wales, United Kingdom7.2 km
- Ceredigion MuseumLocal museum in Aberystwyth, Wales, United Kingdom8.2 km
- Dyfi National Nature ReserveUK nature reserve5.5 km
- Ynys-hir RSPB reserveRSPB nature reserve, situated beside the Dyfi estuary in Ceredigion, mid Wales9.2 km
- St Cadfan's Church, TywynChurch in Tywyn, Gwynedd, Wales12 km
- St Padarn's Church, Llanbadarn FawrChurch in Llanbadarn Fawr, Ceredigion, Wales8.6 km
- Ystrad PeithyllRemains of a small 12th-century castle in Ceredigion, Wales, UK8.1 km
- MOMA, WalesArt museum in Machynlleth, Wales18 km
- Tan y CastellCastle in Wales11 km
- Banc MynyddgordduHill (312m) in Ceredigion6.0 km
- Caer Lletty-llwydHillfort in Ceredigion4.0 km
- Cefn yr EsgairHill (451m) in Ceredigion14 km
- Corlan FraithHill (406m) in Gwynedd11 km
- Cors Dyfi nature reserveNature reserve in Powys, Wales13 km
- Disgwylfa FawrHill (507m) in Ceredigion13 km
- DrosgolHill (550m) in Ceredigion15 km
- Moel GolomenHill (317m) in Ceredigion8.9 km
- PenglaisHill (151.5m) in Ceredigion6.5 km
- Narrow Gauge Railway MuseumMuseum in Tywyn, Wales, United Kingdom11 km
- Tarren Cwm-ffernolHill (551m) in Gwynedd14 km
- Banc Ty-henHill (157.4m) in Ceredigion3.6 km
And the other 22, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Bryn Gwyn, Bryn-yr-eithin, Craig Caerhedyn, Dinas, Disgwylfa, Disgwylfa Fach, Esgair Gorlan, Ffynnon Caradog, Foel Caethle, Hen Gaer, Moel Fferm, Moel y Garn, Mynydd y Llyn, Pen-y-sarn-ddu, Pen Dinas, Ysgubor y Banc
- Beaches: Clarach Beach, North Beach
- History: Silver Mountain Experience, Machynlleth Town Clock, Pont Tre'r Ddol
- Food and drink: Seidr Pisgah Chi
When to go to Borth
The best time to visit Borth is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:56
- FebPossible9:37
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:40
- MayBest time15:30
- JunBest time16:33
- JulBest time16:07
- AugBest time14:29
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:18
- NovBetter not8:25
- DecPossible7:27
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 27. In June, 46 of the 46 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Borth
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN, Manchester, Greater Manchester), 153 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Borth?
The best known: Aberystwyth Castle, Borth Animalarium, Castell Gwallter, Constitution Hill, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion Museum. In all, 46 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Borth?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 27.
How do you get to Borth?
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN), 153 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Borth as the destination and these 46 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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