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Mawddach Estuary Trail – Dolgellau Town Centre loop from Morfa Mawddach

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Mawddach Estuary Trail – Dolgellau Town Centre loop from Morfa Mawddach

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Mawddach Estuary Trail – Dolgellau Town Centre loop from Morfa Mawddach

03:09

48.9km

410m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.75 km

Mawddach Estuary Trail

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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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8.86 km

The George III Pub and Mawddach Estuary View

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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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8.94 km

Mawddach Trail and Barmouth Bridge

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The George I I I pub - great food!

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15.5 km

Coed Dol-y-clochydd

Forest

20.3 km

Afon Gain Gorge on the Minotaur Trail

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Recommended for everyone ?.

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23.0 km

Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre

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Coed y Brenin was Britain's first purpose-built mountain biking center and it remains one of the sport's top destinations.
Eight purpose-built mountain bike trails start at the visitor center and …

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35.9 km

Dolgellau Town Centre

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Dolgellau is a small, charming town on the southern edge of the Snowdonia National Park. Its cityscape is marked by the quarries in the surrounding countryside, which is why you …

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40.0 km

Penmaenpool Toll Bridge

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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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Penmaenpool Toll Bridge

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The wooden bridge has been here for almost 150 years. It's a scenic way of crossing the estuary and cuts out a reasonable distance of tarmac.
Bikes cost 50p per crossing.

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48.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.6 km

10.2 km

9.02 km

4.12 km

2.00 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.1 km

21.7 km

3.45 km

1.70 km

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Sunday 30 August

18°C

13°C

28 %

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Mawddach Estuary Trail – Dolgellau Town Centre loop from Morfa Mawddach

Mawddach Estuary Trail

The George III Pub and Mawddach Estuary View

Mawddach Trail and Barmouth Bridge

Afon Gain Gorge on the Minotaur Trail

Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre

Dolgellau Town Centre

Penmaenpool Toll Bridge

Penmaenpool Toll Bridge

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