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Barmouth Beach – Barmouth Bridge loop from Fairbourne

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Barmouth Beach – Barmouth Bridge loop from Fairbourne

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Barmouth Beach – Barmouth Bridge loop from Fairbourne

03:04

12.1km

30m

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

Please check local regulations for:

Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.11 km

Barmouth Town Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

a typical Welsh seaside town, can be very busy at weekends during the school holidays

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5.74 km

Christ Church Methodist Chapel, Barmouth

Highlight • Religious Site

Christ Church Methodist Chapel, on High Street in Barmouth, was built in 1878 in the Gothic style and still serves as a chapel.

Source: barmouthtowncouncil.gov.uk/churches

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6.21 km

Barmouth Beach

Highlight • Beach

Barmouth Beach is known as the most popular beach in the southern area of Snowdonia.
The large sandy beach is a favorite spot for beachgoers and there are often large …

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6.48 km

Barmouth Dolphin Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

A bronze statue of four dolphins leaping out of the water has been erected in Barmouth by the Barmouth Resort Improvement Group (Brig).
The image is intended to highlight the …

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6.59 km

Ty Crwn (The Roundhouse), Barmouth

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the most intriguing buildings in the historic seaside town of Barmouth has to be the Barmouth Round House, known locally as Ty Crwn.
It was originally built in …

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7.31 km

Barmouth Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

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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7.64 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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12.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.15 km

2.89 km

1.51 km

989 m

513 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.46 km

4.37 km

760 m

513 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 23 August

23°C

7°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

August 10, 2024,Pont Reilffordd Abermaw – Viewpoint above Barmouth loop from Morfa Mawddach

I intended to do the high loop from the rail bridge up around the hills and back into Barmouth but as i started Barmouth side and not Fairbourne i decided a walk to Fairbourne on a hot day would suffice. A nice level walk , can always do the loop another time on a cooler day.

July 2, 2024,🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales: Barmouth - old railway - Ferry - Pont Abermaw - Morfa Mawdach

The tour starts at the Morfa Mawdach parking lot (free of charge, toilets).
After having walked along the mouth of Mawdach, the trail follows the railway track by the beach.
After the railway station, take the ferry to Barmouth (adult 3£). Barmouth is a nice town to walk around or have a beer, cream tea or a meal in one …

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Barmouth Beach – Barmouth Bridge loop from Fairbourne

Mawddach Estuary

Barmouth Town Centre

Christ Church Methodist Chapel, Barmouth

Barmouth Beach

Barmouth Dolphin Sculpture

Ty Crwn (The Roundhouse), Barmouth

Barmouth Viaduct

Barmouth Bridge

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