View of the Swellies – Forest Path loop from Menai Bridge

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View of the Swellies – Forest Path loop from Menai Bridge

Moderate

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View of the Swellies – Forest Path loop from Menai Bridge

03:18

12.4km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 5.96 km for 70 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

3.50 km

Viewpoint

4.91 km

View of the Menai Strait and Plas Newydd

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.79 km

View of the Swellies

Highlight • River

5.99 km

Port Dinorwic Marina (Y Felinheli)

Highlight • Viewpoint

Y Felinheli or Port Dinorwic, is a picturesque village situated on the Menai Strait. These days it is a popular destination for tourists. It has stunning waterside and landscape views and is a hub for a host of activities.

Tip by

6.72 km

Limekiln Covert

Forest

8.05 km

Forest Path

Highlight • Forest

8.79 km

View of Llyn Cefni from Wooden Shelter

Highlight • Lake

10.3 km

Coed Mair

Forest

10.8 km

Britannia Bridge Lions

Highlight • Monument

12.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.31 km

3.24 km

2.06 km

1.52 km

244 m

Surfaces

4.58 km

2.79 km

1.90 km

1.79 km

740 m

555 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

17°C

12°C

59 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

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Comments

January 18, 2025,Menai Bridge to Felinheli Hike

One of my favourite walks- 4 miles along the North Wales Coastal Path from Menai Bridge to Felinheli. All flat terrain-a little muddy in places if there's been a heavy downfall of rain but all routes passable with walking boots. Lovely views as you follow the Menai Straits to Port Dinorwic with plenty of stopping places to have a brew …