View of Harlech Beach – Harlech Castle loop from Porthmadog

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View of Harlech Beach – Harlech Castle loop from Porthmadog

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View of Harlech Beach – Harlech Castle loop from Porthmadog

04:01

59.7km

870m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

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Train Station

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1.04 km

Porthmadog Maritime Museum

Highlight • Monument

Porhmadog is set on the Glaslyn estuary on the very edge of Snowdonia National Park. It is simply the gateway to one of the most incredible and beautiful parts of …

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1.88 km

View of Snowdonia Mountains

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Take a moment to appreciate this amazing view of the mountains. Sometimes the mountains reflect in the water here. If you are lucky you can also wave at the steam train as it passes by.

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15.0 km

View of Snowdonia National Park

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My favourite view in Wales, looking over Portmeirion and Snowdonia to the north, with the summit of Snowdon in the distance.

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16.6 km

Winding Lane in Eryri National Park

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17.0 km

Fonllech Menhir 9

Archaeological Site

33.0 km

Coed Siglen

Forest

39.0 km

Twyni Llandanwg Sand Dunes

Nature Reserve

40.8 km

View of Harlech Beach

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Stunning viewpoint over Harlech Beach from a footpath leading you to the Wales Coast Path providing direct access to the beach.

Harlech Beach offers a pristine four-mile expanse of golden …

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43.2 km

Harlech Castle

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Against stiff competition from Conwy, Caernarfon and Beaumaris, this is probably the most spectacular setting for an Edward I castle in North Wales. All four are recognized as World Heritage …

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43.5 km

Rolling Hills in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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Climb into the village Harlech, then awesome section through a canopy of trees. Rolling hills.

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52.5 km

Pont Briwet Bridge and Estuary

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Pont Briwet is a road and railway bridge which crosses the River Dwyryd. Built in the 19th century by the Cambrian Railway Company, the bridge is a rare example of …

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