Where do you park for the Mawddach Trail?

It starts from the Marian car park in Dolgellau. You can find this if driving into the town from the A470 over the Bont Fawr bridge and along Smithfield Street, the car park is on your right. The Mawddach Trail is clearly signposted, and is easy to follow all the way to Barmouth.

Is the Mawddach Trail flat?

The almost exclusively traffic-free route, which is owned by the Snowdonia National Park, is clearly marked, and can be easily followed. It is essentially flat, has a fairly even surface and for most of its length is at least 3 metres wide, and as such it is suitable for walkers, cyclists and wheelchair users.

How many miles is the Mawddach Trail?

nine miles
The trail stretches for nine miles between Dolgellau and Barmouth and can be joined at several points, including Morfa Mawddach and Penmaenpool (see map). Mawddach trail follows the track bed of the old railway line from Barmouth to Ruabon.

How long is the precipice walk?

3 miles
The precipice, along part of the western side, is by no means as terrifying as it sounds but walkers who suffer from vertigo may need some assistance along this section. Distance: 3 miles – 5km (circular walk).

Where does the Mawddach Trail start in Barmouth?

Dolgellau
The trail starts right from the heart of the handsome grey stone town of Dolgellau, from the corner of the main car park by the bridge over the river. There are views across to the hills to the north rising to over 2000ft.

Can you walk across Barmouth bridge?

Currently free for pedestrians and cyclists to cross between Barmouth and Fairbourne. Once on the Fairbourne side, there is a path into Fairbourne itself, or you can travel up the famous Mawddach Trail along the disused railway line towards Dolgellau via the George the III pub. Suggest edits to improve what we show.

How do you pronounce mawddach?

Let’s try to get the pronunciation first. Morfa is pronounced ‘more var’ Mawddach starts off as mou as in mouse. Then has a th sound as in ‘the’ and ends ack.

Can you cycle the Mawddach Trail?

The trail follows the course of the old railway line from Barmouth to Ruabon which was open between 1869 and 1965 and was popular with Victorian holidaymakers visiting the fashionable resort of Barmouth. The surface is rough and unbound in places, so a sturdier cycle is recommended if going by cycle.

Can you walk from Fairbourne to Barmouth?

Where does the Mawddach Trail start?

Can you walk across Barmouth Bridge?

How much does it cost to cross the Barmouth Bridge?

Barmouth Bridge, 150 years old in 2017. Currently free for pedestrians and cyclists to cross between Barmouth and Fairbourne. Once on the Fairbourne side, there is a path into Fairbourne itself, or you can travel up the famous Mawddach Trail along the disused railway line towards Dolgellau via the George the III pub.

Where to find the Mawddach Trail in Wales?

The Mawddach Trail – Maps and guides to the Mawddach estuary ‘Railway Walk’ along the disused railway between Dolgellau and Barmouth in Wales

Which is the best way to walk the Mawddach estuary?

From the Morfa Mawddach railway halt, join the Mawddach Trail and pass through a gate. Look out for flocks of siskins and finches feeding as you pass the Arthog Bog nature reserve; peat was once cut here. At a clear cross path, turn right through gates to the A493.

When was the Mawddach estuary a shipbuilding centre?

The Mawddach estuary was once a shipbuilding centre and between 1770 and 1827 over 100 boats were made from the local oak to be found along the estuary. Would you like more route inspiration?

Where to go on holiday in the Mawddach?

Find out what’s on and where to stay on your holiday or weekend break. What’s On? Find all the events and activities happening in Barmouth, Dolgellau and the surrounding Mawddach Estuary.