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Borth-y-Gest – The Glaslyn Estuary loop from Porthmadog

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Borth-y-Gest – The Glaslyn Estuary loop from Porthmadog

Easy

4.3

(3)

65

hikers

Borth-y-Gest – The Glaslyn Estuary loop from Porthmadog

01:07

4.28km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

1.18 km

Borth-y-Gest

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

1.54 km

St Cyngar's Church, Borth-y-Gest

Highlight • Religious Site

St Cyngar's Church is located in Borth-y-gest above the estuary shoreline. It was built in 1913 to designs of Harold Hughes.

Tip by

3

1.59 km

The Glaslyn Estuary

Highlight • Beach

Stunning views across the estuary, up towards the mountains around Yr Wyddfa and towards the southern part of the national park. Borth-Y-Gest is cute too.

Tip by

4

2.03 km

Morfa Bychan Loop via Craig Wen, Borth-y-Gest and Pen-y-Banc

Highlight • Trail

5

2.22 km

Pen-y-Banc Beach and Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

You'll find this tiny beach tucked into the edge of Porthmadog's mighty estuary. Pen y Banc Nature Reserve backs onto the beach, making all the more lovely and peaceful. You …

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B

4.28 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.68 km

800 m

737 m

629 m

443 m

Surfaces

1.87 km

705 m

481 m

446 m

394 m

389 m

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