Quick answers, with nuance where it matters
When did Barmouth Bridge open?
Construction began in 1864. Barmouth Town Council records opening to horse-drawn carriages on 3 June 1867 and locomotives on 10 October 1867.
How long is Barmouth Bridge?
Network Rail gives 770 m in its 2023 restoration account; other engineering accounts give approximately 820 m. Cadw’s listing describes 751 yards. The sources do not establish a shared measurement boundary, so the reason for the difference is not confirmed. Use the figure alongside its source rather than treating these measurements as equivalent.
Can you walk and cycle across it?
Yes, the bridge forms part of walking and cycling connections across the Mawddach. Check current conditions before travelling.
What attacked the timber?
Teredo marine borers were discovered in the timbers in 1980 and extensive repair work followed.
Does the swing bridge still open?
Barmouth Town Council records 1987 as the last opening of the steel swing span.
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