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Borth-y-Gest – The Glaslyn Estuary loop from Porthmadog

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Borth-y-Gest – The Glaslyn Estuary loop from Porthmadog

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Borth-y-Gest – The Glaslyn Estuary loop from Porthmadog

02:45

10.5km

80m

Hiking

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: August 13, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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403 m

Porthmadog High Street and railway station

Highlight • Historical Site

A beautiful Welsh town with everything you need to top up before heading off in to the Snowdonian mountains. You may even pick up some of the language as it's generally Welsh speaking.

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1.72 km

Borth-y-Gest

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.13 km

The Glaslyn Estuary

Highlight • Beach

Stunning views across the estuary, up towards the mountains around Yr Wyddfa and towards the southern part of the national park. Borth-Y-Gest is cute too.

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2.61 km

Pen-y-Banc Beach and Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

You'll find this tiny beach tucked into the edge of Porthmadog's mighty estuary. Pen y Banc Nature Reserve backs onto the beach, making all the more lovely and peaceful. You …

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3.64 km

Cove Beach

Highlight • Beach

4.23 km

Beach

7.32 km

View of the Afon Glaslyn Estuary from Borth-y-Gest

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Wales Coast Path is a long distance trail which follows the entire Welsh Coast. This section from Borth-y-Gest is fairly flat with wonderful views over the Afon Glaslyn estuary.

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8.55 km

St Cyngar's Church, Borth-y-Gest

Highlight • Religious Site

St Cyngar's Church is located in Borth-y-gest above the estuary shoreline. It was built in 1913 to designs of Harold Hughes.

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10.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.28 km

2.95 km

2.17 km

968 m

722 m

432 m

Surfaces

3.66 km

2.80 km

2.05 km

857 m

693 m

459 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 30 August

19°C

13°C

20 %

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Borth-y-Gest – The Glaslyn Estuary loop from Porthmadog

Porthmadog High Street and railway station

Borth-y-Gest

The Glaslyn Estuary

Pen-y-Banc Beach and Nature Reserve

Cove Beach

View of the Afon Glaslyn Estuary from Borth-y-Gest

St Cyngar's Church, Borth-y-Gest

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