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Borth-y-Gest – The Glaslyn Estuary loop from Morfa Bychan

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Borth-y-Gest – The Glaslyn Estuary loop from Morfa Bychan

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Borth-y-Gest – The Glaslyn Estuary loop from Morfa Bychan

00:57

8.95km

100m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

1.37 km

Porthmadog Golf Club

Highlight • Structure

2

4.14 km

Borth-y-Gest

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

4.30 km

Borth-Y-Gest Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful Bay with places to chill

Tip by

4

4.51 km

St Cyngar's Church, Borth-y-Gest

Highlight • Religious Site

St Cyngar's Church is located in Borth-y-gest above the estuary shoreline. It was built in 1913 to designs of Harold Hughes.

Described as 'a dour church' it is made of dark local stone laid in crazy-paving fashion. Small and upright, its plan comprises nave and chancel in one with transepts, the north one heavily buttressed with catslide roof. Pointed windows are in singles, pairs and triplets, all with rectangular lead glazing. A slate-clad porch was added in 1964.

An arch is positioned, curiously, mid-way along the nave. With medieval-style arch-brace trusses and flat wide purlins west of the arch, and a boarded ceiling to the east, it was suggested that the church may have been planned to be longer.

Tip by

5

4.53 km

View of Borth y Gest Bay

Highlight • Beach

6

4.55 km

The Glaslyn Estuary

Highlight • Beach

Stunning views across the estuary, up towards the mountains around Yr Wyddfa and towards the southern part of the national park. Borth-Y-Gest is cute too.

Tip by

7

4.94 km

Sandy Path Through Ferns

Highlight • Natural

B

8.95 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.26 km

2.40 km

582 m

561 m

136 m

Surfaces

5.54 km

2.80 km

224 m

136 m

116 m

108 m

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Sunday 11 October

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