Barmouth Bridge – View of Afon Mawddach Estuary loop from Morfa Mawddach

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Barmouth Bridge – View of Afon Mawddach Estuary loop from Morfa Mawddach

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Barmouth Bridge – View of Afon Mawddach Estuary loop from Morfa Mawddach

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14.1km

460m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.07 km

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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1.79 km

Barmouth Viaduct

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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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2.69 km

View of the Mawddach Estuary from Dinas Oleu

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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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4.48 km

View of Afon Mawddach Estuary

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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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5.20 km

Coed Glan-y-Mawddach

Forest

5.87 km

Ruins of an Old House

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Intermediate level

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8.68 km

View of the Llŷn Peninsula Coast

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This is a great walk for any family that enjoy going a little further. Tbh the best views are at the beginning and the end of the route we describe, …

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10.0 km

Gellfechan Ruins

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This atmospheric "lost place" is a collection of farmhouse building ruins. The farm was abandoned in 1959 and now seems to belong to the sheep.

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14.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.48 km

2.51 km

1.62 km

805 m

755 m

590 m

338 m

Surfaces

4.24 km

4.03 km

3.78 km

1.03 km

650 m

372 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

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Weather

Saturday 17 October

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Comments

February 11, 2024,Viewpoint above Barmouth – "The Panorama" loop from Barmouth

🤩🤩 Barmouth Panorama loop 🤩🤩. What a stunning trek today - up high at the back of the town up 130 steps & out onto the fellside. Stunning views from various high points on the hike over different parts of the river estuary & the sea. Got some lovely Sunshine ☀️ too. Easy to follow with yellow waymarkers all the …