Harlech to Barmouth – on the Wales Coast Path
Wildlife-rich wetlands and two long beaches backed by immense, wildlife-rich dune systems are crossed on a day linking Harlech and Barmouth
- Porthmadog-Harlech
- Harlech-Barmouth
- Barmouth-Llwyngwril
- Llwyngwril-Aberdyfi
- Aberdyfi-Machynlleth
- Machynlleth-Borth
- Borth-Aberystwyth
- Aberystwyth-Llanon
- Llanon-New Quay
- New Quay-Aberporth
- Aberporth-Cardigan
- Cardigan
Outline
Distance: 17 miles / 27 kilometres
Start: Harlech Railway Station – SH 580 313
Finish: Barmouth Harbour – SH 615 154
Maps: OS Explorer OL18 Harlech, Porthmadog and Bala, Landranger 124 Porthmadog and Dolgellau
Services: Harlech and Barmouth have a good range of facilities, including accommodation, places to eat, cash machines, shops and public toilets. (Harlech Tourist Information Centre, High Street | 01766 780658| tic.harlech@eryri-npa.gov.uk). There are other places to stay and to eat along this section, including campsites at Shell Island and Tal-y-bont. Public toilets and seasonal cafe at Llandanwg. As on the previous day, this section passes several stations on the Cambrian Coast line, providing points at which the route could be cut short
Where to stay:
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Plan your trip
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