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Mawddach Trail in Mid Wales from Dolgellau to Barmouth

Mawddach Trail in Mid Wales from Dolgellau to Barmouth

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5.0

(3)

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Mawddach Trail in Mid Wales from Dolgellau to Barmouth

00:59

15.1km

50m

Gravel riding

At nine miles long (14.5 km) and flat, this is a great cycle trail for the whole family. Taking you from the mountains to the beach, the Mawddach Trail begins in historic Dolgellau and follows one of the UK’s many former railway trackbeds. As you leave the town, you can…

Last updated: October 9, 2024

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5.52 km

Mawddach Estuary Trail

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Flat and easy largely traffic-free gravel trail winding towards the sea with beautiful views. We did it there and back with lunch in Barmouth. Lots of people cycling with kids and dogs – definitely family friendly.

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13.5 km

Barmouth Bridge (Pont Abermaw)

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There are few things more enjoyable on a warm, sunny day than cycling along Barmouth's extraordinary bridge. Half the span is a railway line and the other is a shared …

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15.1 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

3.43 km

599 m

180 m

168 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

2.25 km

954 m

836 m

125 m

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Tuesday 5 May

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Mawddach Estuary Trail

Barmouth Bridge (Pont Abermaw)

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