Penmaenpool Toll Bridge – Barmouth Bridge loop from Barmouth

Penmaenpool Toll Bridge – Barmouth Bridge loop from Barmouth

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Penmaenpool Toll Bridge – Barmouth Bridge loop from Barmouth

03:21

74.2km

700m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 61.7 km for 119 m

Open: • Monday-Friday: 7:30 AM-6:30 PM • Saturday: 8:30 AM-6:30 PM • Sunday: 10:00 AM-6:30 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.12 km

Beach

11.7 km

Coed Aberartro

Forest

15.5 km

View of Harlech Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning viewpoint over Harlech Beach from a footpath leading you to the Wales Coast Path providing direct access to the beach.

Harlech Beach offers a pristine four-mile expanse of golden sand, framed by breathtaking vistas of the Snowdonia mountain range and bordered by lush grassy dunes.

There’s a flat grassy plateau here, just off the path, for you to sit and admire the sweeping views.

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31.2 km

Coed Camlyn

Forest

37.3 km

Llyn Trawsfynydd Visitor Centre

Highlight • Cafe

Cafe/restaurant and fishing centre at the lake. Open Thurs-Sun 8-2:30

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40.8 km

Bicycle Maintenance Station at The Cross Foxes

Highlight • Rest Area

Lil station to fix your poney, across the road from the pub

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61.7 km

Penmaenpool Toll Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

The wooden bridge has been here for almost 150 years. It's a scenic way of crossing the estuary and cuts out a reasonable distance of tarmac.
Bikes cost 50p per crossing.

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72.4 km

Barmouth Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

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, including of the Cadair Idris massif to the south.

You can walk and cycle across the bridge and it's toll-free as of 2013, although you can donate a toll. Due to significant planned renovations, the bridge periodically closes for months at a time so always check if it's open before you visit, particularly if you're using it as part of a longer hike for the detour is considerable.

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72.5 km

Barmouth Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

Barmouth Viaduct is a Grade II* listed single-track wooden railway viaduct across the estuary of the Afon Mawddach near Barmouth, Wales. It is 820 metres long and carries the Cambrian Line. It is the longest timber viaduct in Wales and one of the oldest in regular use in Britain

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73.4 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 recommend the Mermaid fish and chip shop which is open 12:00 - 20:00 every day.

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73.8 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 waves here, perfect for surfing. The size of the beach means that it never feels crowded, even in the summer months.
(UKBeachGuide)

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