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Barmouth Beach – Barmouth Bridge loop from Arthog

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Arthog

Barmouth Beach – Barmouth Bridge loop from Arthog

Moderate

4.6

(17)

118

hikers

Barmouth Beach – Barmouth Bridge loop from Arthog

02:09

8.41km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

18 m

Arthog Bridge, Snowdonia National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Free car park although there is another free one by Morfa Mawddach, which is a bit closer to Barmouth.

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2

1.46 km

Mawddach Crescent

Highlight • Historical Site

Fantastic views of Barmouth bridge and the Mawddach Estuary.
During the Second World War, the Royal Marines commandeered Mawddach Crescent and It became known as Iceland Camp

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3

1.55 km

View of Barmouth Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

4

2.11 km

Mawddach Estuary

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

3.74 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

4.23 km

Barmouth Beach

Highlight • Beach

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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7

5.22 km

Barmouth Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Rail and footbridge across the Mawddach estuary. You are requested to pay a small toll to help with the upkeep. £1 for adults and 50p for children.

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8

5.55 km

Barmouth Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

A single-track railway with a wooden pedestrian walkway alongside, Barmouth Bridge is a particularly awesome viaduct. It stretches across the estuary at Barmouth and provides fantastic views in every direction, …

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8.41 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.13 km

2.72 km

1.07 km

822 m

616 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.34 km

2.21 km

2.00 km

972 m

868 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 21 October

13°C

7°C

23 %

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