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Penmaenpool Toll Bridge – Mawddach Estuary Trail loop from Penmaen-pŵl

Penmaenpool Toll Bridge – Mawddach Estuary Trail loop from Penmaen-pŵl

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5.0

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Penmaenpool Toll Bridge – Mawddach Estuary Trail loop from Penmaen-pŵl

03:42

55.6km

700m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.3 km for 155 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

12.2 km

Coed Maesgwm

Forest

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Dream Time Trail

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The trail is gently downhill with nothing too technical, but the …

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25.5 km

Coed Dol-y-clochydd

Forest

33.7 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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33.7 km

Penmaenpool Toll Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Penmaenpool bridge is a grade 2 listed wooden toll bridge. It was built in 1879 to replace a ferry crossing. It's open between 08.30 & 18.30 Monday to Saturday. Sunday, …

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35.5 km

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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43.5 km

Views from Barmouth Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Seaside views towards Barmouth and the Mawddach estuary. A wooden slatted bridge takes you easily across this.

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43.9 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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43.9 km

Barmouth Bridge (Mawddach Railway Viaduct)

Highlight • Monument

Grade 2 listed single track wooden railway viaduct with wood cycle path next to the train line. Fantastic views across the Afon Mawddach Estuary.

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55.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.4 km

12.9 km

4.09 km

1.95 km

1.44 km

875 m

Surfaces

20.8 km

16.8 km

10.9 km

6.65 km

507 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

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Weather

Tuesday 12 May

13°C

7°C

63 %

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Penmaenpool Toll Bridge – Mawddach Estuary Trail loop from Penmaen-pŵl

Dream Time Trail

Afon Gain Gorge on the Minotaur Trail

Penmaenpool Toll Bridge

Penmaenpool Toll Bridge

Mawddach Estuary Trail

Views from Barmouth Bridge

Barmouth Viaduct

Barmouth Bridge (Mawddach Railway Viaduct)

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