Aberystwyth (5225'N., 405'W.), a tourist resort, is situated 12 miles NE of Aberayron. It stands on the N side of the Afon Rheidol at its confluence with the Afon Ystwyth. A small harbor, used by pleasure craft and fishing vessels, lies close within the mouth of the Afon Rheidol and is fronted by a bar which dries. It is protected from the SW by a breakwater, which is partly submerged, and the entrance is formed by the outlet of the two rivers. Vessels up to 33m in length and 3.2m draft can enter at HW, but local knowledge is required. A bridge spans the Afon Ystwyth near the root of this breakwater.

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