Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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394 m

Barmouth Lifeboat Station

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There has been a lifeboat at Barmouth since 1828. The current boathouse, finished in 2004, is the third site for the station and houses the station’s all-weather Shannon Class lifeboat and D class inshore boat.

Source: rnli.org/find-my-nearest/lifeboat-stations/barmouth-lifeboat-station

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539 m

Barmouth Beach

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Barmouth Beach is known as the most popular beach in the southern area of Snowdonia.
The large sandy beach is a favorite spot for beachgoers and there are often large …

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886 m

Ty Crwn (The Roundhouse), Barmouth

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One of the most intriguing buildings in the historic seaside town of Barmouth has to be the Barmouth Round House, known locally as Ty Crwn.
It was originally built in …

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989 m

Barmouth Dolphin Sculpture

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A bronze statue of four dolphins leaping out of the water has been erected in Barmouth by the Barmouth Resort Improvement Group (Brig).
The image is intended to highlight the …

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3.43 km

View of Afon Mawddach Estuary

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Superb views of the Mawddach estuary and across towards Cader Iris. Such a peaceful place, we didn't meet any other people.

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4.80 km

View of the Mawddach Estuary

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6.09 km

Gellfechan Ruins

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This atmospheric "lost place" is a collection of farmhouse building ruins. The farm was abandoned in 1959 and now seems to belong to the sheep.

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7.43 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.12 km

1.61 km

1.25 km

581 m

408 m

272 m

170 m

Surfaces

2.17 km

1.62 km

1.56 km

1.27 km

797 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

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Weather

Monday 20 April

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5°C

11 %

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Barmouth Beach – View of Afon Mawddach Estuary loop from Barmouth

Barmouth Lifeboat Station

Barmouth Beach

Ty Crwn (The Roundhouse), Barmouth

Barmouth Dolphin Sculpture

View of Afon Mawddach Estuary

View of the Mawddach Estuary

Gellfechan Ruins

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