Panorama Walk Forest Trail – View of Afon Mawddach Estuary loop from Barmouth

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Panorama Walk Forest Trail – View of Afon Mawddach Estuary loop from Barmouth

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Panorama Walk Forest Trail – View of Afon Mawddach Estuary loop from Barmouth

01:58

6.45km

220m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

429 m

Barmouth Town Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

a typical Welsh seaside town, can be very busy at weekends during the school holidays

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561 m

The Last Haul Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

This interesting and unusual sculpture depicts fishermen hauling in their nets. Judging by the pained expressions on their faces, it must have been a big, tough catch. By Frank Cocksey.

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2.51 km

Panorama Walk Forest Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Panorama Walk path leads through enchanting woodlands here. The place has a slightly magical atmosphere with beautiful trees and mossy walls.

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2.65 km

View of Afon Mawddach Estuary

Highlight • River

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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3.35 km

Coed Glan-y-Mawddach

Forest

5.32 km

View of the Mawddach Estuary from Dinas Oleu

Highlight • Viewpoint

Dinas Oleu, or in English, the Fortress of Light, sits above Barmouth, grandly overlooking Cardigan Bay and the Llŷn peninsula. It contains the remains of an Iron Age fort, and …

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5.64 km

View of the Barmouth Estuary from Dinas Oleu

Highlight • Natural Monument

Dinas Oleu - first national trust property

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5.73 km

The Frenchman's Grave

Highlight • Monument

The Frenchman’s Grave

A Frenchman named Auguste Guyard was given a home by John Ruskin, which was one of Mrs. Fanny Talbot’s former cottages. Auguste Guyard came to Britain with …

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6.24 km

Christ Church Methodist Chapel, Barmouth

Highlight • Religious Site

Christ Church Methodist Chapel, on High Street in Barmouth, was built in 1878 in the Gothic style and still serves as a chapel.

Source: barmouthtowncouncil.gov.uk/churches

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6.45 km

End point

Train Station

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