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Harlech Castle – Barmouth Beach loop from Pensarn

Harlech Castle – Barmouth Beach loop from Pensarn

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Harlech Castle – Barmouth Beach loop from Pensarn

02:05

41.6km

520m

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: February 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 3.96 km for 2 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.54 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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3.96 km

Baptism Well

Lake

9.25 km

Afon Artro Riverside Path

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Nice path along the Afon Artro river

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12.2 km

Television Set Embedded in Stone Wall

Highlight • Structure

I guarantee your thoughts will be occupied by wondering why this microwave has been embedded into a drystone wall for, at least, the next ten miles.

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20.9 km

Route 8 Into Caernarfon Cycleway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

23.2 km

Barmouth Beach

Highlight • Beach

The cleanest beach I have seen by far. Great beach for a stroll as you can make it as short or as long as you like, while the tides out …

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24.6 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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25.5 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 …

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26.6 km

Coed Orielton

Forest

39.7 km

Coed Aberartro

Forest

41.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.2 km

17.4 km

4.08 km

820 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.0 km

7.05 km

472 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

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Harlech Castle – Barmouth Beach loop from Pensarn

Harlech Castle

Afon Artro Riverside Path

Television Set Embedded in Stone Wall

Route 8 Into Caernarfon Cycleway

Barmouth Beach

View of Barmouth Harbour

Barmouth Viaduct

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