Harlech Castle – Barmouth Beach loop from Barmouth

Harlech Castle – Barmouth Beach loop from Barmouth

Moderate

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Harlech Castle – Barmouth Beach loop from Barmouth

03:23

74.4km

760m

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: November 2, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 61.9 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 …

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17.7 km

Harlech Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Against stiff competition from Conwy, Caernarfon and Beaumaris, this is probably the most spectacular setting for an Edward I castle in North Wales. All four are recognized as World Heritage …

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31.5 km

Coed Camlyn

Forest

37.6 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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41.1 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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61.9 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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72.6 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 …

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73.5 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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73.9 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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74.4 km

End point

Train Station

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