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Mawddach Estuary Trail – Dolgellau Town Centre loop from Dolgellau

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Mawddach Estuary Trail – Dolgellau Town Centre loop from Dolgellau

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Mawddach Estuary Trail – Dolgellau Town Centre loop from Dolgellau

02:03

32.7km

240m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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302 m

Stone Bridge Over the River Wnion

Highlight • River

Filled to bursting due to current rain, but theres a nice stroll along this river for a mile or so.

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9.35 km

View of the Mawddach Estuary

Highlight • Natural Monument

Just up the main road to the north is Craig Wen campaign and accommodation. Well recommended and great views over the Mawddach Estuary

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16.3 km

Fairbourne Beach

Highlight • Beach

A lovely beach accessible from the end of the gravel trail, signposted Fairbourne across the railway track. Much quieter than Barmouth, easy enough to hike bikes on to the beach and enjoy a picnic 😊

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21.5 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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28.6 km

The George III Pub and Mawddach Estuary View

Highlight • Bridge

Lovely spot to stop for a pint right on the edge of the Mawddach with a beautiful view of the estuary and the old toll bridge.

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28.6 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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32.6 km

Dolgellau Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Dolgellau is a small, charming town on the southern edge of the Snowdonia National Park. Its cityscape is marked by the quarries in the surrounding countryside, which is why you …

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32.7 km

Tea Rooms

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee, lovely honey cakes

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32.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

12.0 km

4.37 km

1.98 km

509 m

120 m

Surfaces

18.0 km

13.9 km

603 m

178 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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Mawddach Estuary Trail – Dolgellau Town Centre loop from Dolgellau

Stone Bridge Over the River Wnion

View of the Mawddach Estuary

Fairbourne Beach