Fairbourne Railway – Fairbourne Beach loop from Fairbourne

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Fairbourne Railway – Fairbourne Beach loop from Fairbourne

Moderate

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Fairbourne Railway – Fairbourne Beach loop from Fairbourne

02:03

8.16km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

144 m

Fairbourne Railway

Highlight • Structure

Check fairbournerailway.com for timetable.
The trip one way takes about 20 minutes.

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1.36 km

Fairbourne Sea Defences Inauguration Plaque

Highlight • Structure

Fairbourne Sea Defences inauguration commemorative plaque

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1.36 km

Fairbourne Railway Loop Passing Place

Highlight • Structure

Fairbourne Railway Loop Stop / passing place. In high season this is a passing place for trains travelling in opposite directions

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1.39 km

Fairbourne Beach

Highlight • Beach

A lovely beach accessible from the end of the gravel trail, signposted Fairbourne across the railway track. Much quieter than Barmouth, easy enough to hike bikes on to the beach and enjoy a picnic 😊

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2.82 km

Fairbourne Station and Barmouth Ferry

Highlight • Settlement

Terminus of the Fairbourne Railway where it is possible to get a little ferry across to Barmouth. There is a station building with café and toilets. The café is usually …

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4.08 km

Beach

8.16 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.12 km

2.66 km

1.38 km

Surfaces