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Barmouth Bridge – Barmouth Beach loop from Fairbourne

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Barmouth Bridge – Barmouth Beach loop from Fairbourne

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Barmouth Bridge – Barmouth Beach loop from Fairbourne

00:58

15.0km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 12, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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Start point

Train Station

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1.39 km

Fairbourne Beach

Highlight • Beach

A lovely beach accessible from the end of the gravel trail, signposted Fairbourne across the railway track. Much quieter than Barmouth, easy enough to hike bikes on to the beach and enjoy a picnic 😊

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6.46 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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6.60 km

Barmouth Bridge (Mawddach Railway Viaduct)

Highlight • Monument

Grade 2 listed single track wooden railway viaduct with wood cycle path next to the train line. Fantastic views across the Afon Mawddach Estuary.

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6.79 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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7.44 km

View of Barmouth Harbour

Highlight • Beach

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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8.82 km

Barmouth Beach

Highlight • Beach

The cleanest beach I have seen by far. Great beach for a stroll as you can make it as short or as long as you like, while the tides out …

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9.19 km

Cabin Café

Highlight • Cafe

9.83 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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15.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.27 km

4.15 km

3.77 km

533 m

173 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.1 km

1.62 km

731 m

468 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 5 May

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Barmouth Bridge – Barmouth Beach loop from Fairbourne

Fairbourne Beach

Barmouth Bridge

Barmouth Bridge (Mawddach Railway Viaduct)

Barmouth Viaduct

View of Barmouth Harbour

Barmouth Beach

Cabin Café

Barmouth Beach

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