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Cregennan Lakes – Mawddach Estuary Trail loop from Barmouth

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Cregennan Lakes – Mawddach Estuary Trail loop from Barmouth

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Cregennan Lakes – Mawddach Estuary Trail loop from Barmouth

03:51

55.8km

800m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.27 km

Barmouth Bridge (Mawddach Railway Viaduct)

Highlight • Monument

Grade 2 listed single track wooden railway viaduct with wood cycle path next to the train line. Fantastic views across the Afon Mawddach Estuary.

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7.94 km

Cregennan Lakes

Highlight • Lake

These twin lakes are particularly beautiful and lie just north of Cadair Idris. Both are owned by the National Trust and are free to visit. With mountains rising around them …

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14.2 km

Lake Gwernan

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sitting under the great hulk of Cadair Idris, Lake Gwernan is an eye-catching feature on Route 82 out of Dolgellau. The lake is 12 acres (5 ha) with gorgeous woodlands …

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27.0 km

Coed Brynderw

Forest

27.9 km

Y Garreg Fawr Stone Archway

Highlight • Historical Site

37.5 km

Coed Dol-y-clochydd

Forest

44.1 km

Penmaenpool Toll Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Penmaenpool bridge is a grade 2 listed wooden toll bridge. It was built in 1879 to replace a ferry crossing. It's open between 08.30 & 18.30 Monday to Saturday. Sunday, …

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44.2 km

The George III Pub and Mawddach Estuary View

Highlight • Bridge

Lovely spot to stop for a pint right on the edge of the Mawddach with a beautiful view of the estuary and the old toll bridge.

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46.0 km

Flat and easy largely traffic-free gravel trail winding towards the sea with beautiful views. We did it there and back with lunch in Barmouth. Lots of people cycling with kids and dogs – definitely family friendly.

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55.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.4 km

12.5 km

4.36 km

3.34 km

271 m

Surfaces

25.2 km

17.8 km

12.5 km

371 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 11 July

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Cregennan Lakes – Mawddach Estuary Trail loop from Barmouth

Barmouth Bridge (Mawddach Railway Viaduct)

Cregennan Lakes

Lake Gwernan

Pont Helygog

Y Garreg Fawr Stone Archway

Penmaenpool Toll Bridge

The George III Pub and Mawddach Estuary View

Mawddach Estuary Trail

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