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The Mawddach Estuary

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The Mawddach Estuary
Address: , Barmouth LL39 1BZ, GWN, GB
State: GWN
City: Barmouth
Zip Code: LL39 1BZ

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Flat, well maintained and surfaced cycle route from Dolgellau all the way to Barmouth via the train bridge across the estuary. Fantastically beautiful views across the river, plenty of places to sit down, and impossible to get lost on. Would highly recommend for families or beginner cyclists, all that's needed is a working bike gravel bike is perfect, though it is possibly a long way for younger children 18 miles return length.
Very easy to follow and flat, easy walking only about 50m altitude gain over the entire 15km trail. The scenery is initially pleasant, walking on forest paths, but when you get to Penmaenpool, the views really start to open up. The scenery on the final stretch into Barmouth is stunning and the walk over the huge bridge is a great finale to this epic trail. We walked from Dolgellau to Barmouth and obviously you can do it either way, but I imagine the other way wouldn't be as interesting. The Barmouth bridge path ends almost directly opposite a bus stop, where you can catch a bus back to Dolgellau. It's also worth taking the brief detour over the Penmaenpool bridge and back. The toll is 30p for pedestrians, there was no price for dogs, but I assumed it would be the same price...!
Rode from Dolgellau to Barmouth & back, 20 mile round trip. The first stretch from Dolgellau to Penmaenpool is ok but nothing that elevates this particular trail from other ex-railway trails. The real beauty is from then on when the views of the estuary open out all the way to Barmouth. Nice ride.
Walked from Dolgellau to Barmouth and back along the trail. Great views, easy level walking and plenty of bird life to spot. Kingfisher, Egret, chiff chaff, oyster catcher and many more
I have done a round trip walk/hike, starting and ending at Abergwynant Farm. It took less then an hour, hardly crowded easy walk
Date of walk: August 2021 We did the southside trail on the disused railway line from Dolgellau to Barmouth along the mawddach estuary. Start at the bridge in Dolgellau, there is parking and public toilets available. Shortly into the walk you need to turn right onto the next footbridge to get onto the path. The path is then very flat all the way. Once you pass the George pub there are no toilets until just before Barmouth bridge. The views are stunning as you walk towards the bridge that comes in and out of view. Walk took us 3hrs 28mins Total of approximately 14/15km or 10miles. It could be done with wheelchair however good wheels required.
Good walk, we came off the trail just after the bridge and walked along the edge of the estuary. Rejoined the trail at Arthog to return to the bridge.
Really great trail for Cycling, good food stop at the pub near the toll bridge and crossing the bridge over the Estuary to Barmouth is the icing on the cake. Suitable for all the family. Nead more trails like this for safe cycling
This is a beautiful walk. However the town of Barmouth is not easily accessible for the disabled to/from the walk, despite this being listed as accessible by Snowdonia.gov.Wales: there is a very steep slope by the bridge, too steep for most people to push a wheelchair or for a power chair. Access to this point from the town has very limited width. We would suggest timing to get the train over the bridge in whichever direction one plans to walk in.
Myself and 11 year old son cycled the Mawddach Trail from Dolgellau to Barmouth and back, about 18 mile round trip and took us just over an hour each way. The trail is well marked and has some lovely views of the estuary and wildlife. The route is fairly even and easy to follow. We hadn't ridden much recently, so were a bit saddle sore on the way back. Barmouth is a nice little seaside town with pubs, shops and seaside attractions.
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