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Harlech Castle – Barmouth Bridge loop from Barmouth

Harlech Castle – Barmouth Bridge loop from Barmouth

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5.0

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Harlech Castle – Barmouth Bridge loop from Barmouth

03:07

69.4km

570m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

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After 43.2 km for 170 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.7 km

Coed Aberartro

Forest

15.5 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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17.7 km

Harlech Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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18.0 km

Bard's Chair Overlooking Harlech Castle

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A series of five carved chairs around Harlech. Great idea to get the children outside to find them all, with scan codes at each one for more details. I believe this is number 3 over looking Harlech Castle.

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25.5 km

Beach

41.1 km

View of Barmouth Harbour

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Barmouth is a seaside town at the mouth of the Afon Mawddach. There is a large sandy beach and pretty promenade to ride along. Lots of shops and cafes, I …

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42.0 km

Barmouth Viaduct

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Barmouth Viaduct is a Grade II* listed single-track wooden railway viaduct across the estuary of the Afon Mawddach near Barmouth, Wales. It is 820 metres long and carries the Cambrian …

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42.0 km

Barmouth Bridge

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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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52.9 km

Penmaenpool Toll Bridge

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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, …

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52.9 km

Penmaenpool Toll Bridge

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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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69.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.3 km

11.8 km

4.48 km

1.56 km

215 m

Surfaces

60.7 km

7.98 km

514 m

181 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Saturday 27 June

19°C

14°C

50 %

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Harlech Castle – Barmouth Bridge loop from Barmouth

View of Harlech Beach

Harlech Castle

Bard's Chair Overlooking Harlech Castle

View of Barmouth Harbour

Barmouth Viaduct

Barmouth Bridge

Penmaenpool Toll Bridge

Penmaenpool Toll Bridge

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