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Walk the bridge. Cycle the Mawddach.

Practical inspiration for crossing Barmouth Bridge and continuing along the Mawddach Trail.

Barmouth Bridge
Walk & cycle

Bridge to trail

Barmouth Bridge links naturally with Morfa Mawddach and the Mawddach Trail. Eryri National Park describes the trail as a 15 km / 9 mile, one-way Access for All route between Dolgellau and Barmouth.

Barmouth
Pont Abermaw
Morfa Mawddach
Penmaenpool
Dolgellau

Just cross the bridge

A simple out-and-back experience for visitors who want the bridge itself.

Continue by bicycle

The Mawddach Trail is popular with cyclists and families, with a largely flat and even surface according to Eryri National Park.

Use the railway

Morfa Mawddach station can create shorter walking options. Check live rail information before travelling.

For your cycling day

Find Bike Hire

Choose your collection point before planning the route.

The businesses below collect along the trail or in Dolgellau; they are not Barmouth town collection points. Contact the provider to confirm availability and arrangements.

Coed Cae Rental Bikes

Collection at Coed Cae, with access to the trail via Penmaenpool. Pre-booking is essential; bikes must be ridden from the property rather than transported by car.

Hire & Collection DetailsCall 07909 996 983

For collection in Barmouth itself, arrange and confirm directly with a local provider before travelling.

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