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Barmouth Bridge – Mawddach Estuary Trail loop from Llanbedr

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Barmouth Bridge – Mawddach Estuary Trail loop from Llanbedr

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Barmouth Bridge – Mawddach Estuary Trail loop from Llanbedr

03:29

55.9km

310m

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: May 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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632 m

Lower Wood

Forest

1.49 km

Coed Aberartro

Forest

14.1 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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14.3 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, including of the Cadair Idris massif to the south.

You can walk and cycle across the bridge and it's toll-free as of 2013, although you can donate a toll. Due to significant planned renovations, the bridge periodically closes for months at a time so always check if it's open before you visit, particularly if you're using it as part of a longer hike for the detour is considerable.

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17.2 km

Mawddach Estuary Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

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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24.3 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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24.3 km

George III Hotel & Pub

Highlight • Restaurant

georgethethird.pub

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28.2 km

Stone Bridge Over the River Wnion

Highlight • River

Filled to bursting due to current rain, but theres a nice stroll along this river for a mile or so.

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32.0 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, 10:00 to 18:30. It costs 30p for cyclists &pedestrians. Outside of those hours the gate is closed to stop motor vehicles, but there is a smaller gate for cyclists & pedestrians that remains open 24hrs. So you can still get through anytime. But there is an honesty box for your 30p.

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32.0 km

Penmaenpool Toll Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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55.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.1 km

22.6 km

7.87 km

1.79 km

503 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.2 km

23.1 km

1.09 km

865 m

694 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 12 July

27°C

16°C

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Barmouth Bridge – Mawddach Estuary Trail loop from Llanbedr

Barmouth Bridge (Mawddach Railway Viaduct)

Barmouth Bridge

Mawddach Estuary Trail

The George III Pub and Mawddach Estuary View

George III Hotel & Pub

Stone Bridge Over the River Wnion

Penmaenpool Toll Bridge

Penmaenpool Toll Bridge

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