Llwyngwril to Aberdyfi – on the Wales Coast Path
A varied day that starts by crossing an ancient, farmed landscape before taking to country lanes and ending with a long beach walk
- 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: 12 miles / 19 kilometres
Start: St Celynnin’s Church, Llwyngwril – SH 591 093
Finish: Tourist Information Centre, Aberdyfi – SN 614 959
Maps: Ordnance Survey Explorer OL23 Cadair Idris & Llyn Tegid, Landrangers 124 Porthmadog and Dolgellau, and 135 Aberystwyth and Machynlleth
Services: Llwyngwril is only a small village, but it does have accommodation, a pub serving food, a small shop and public toilets. Further south, both Tywyn and Aberdyfi are larger settlements with a broader range of facilities, including cash machines and, at Tywyn, a decent-sized supermarket. (Aberdyfi Tourist Information Centre, Wharf Gardens, Sea View Terrace | 01654 767321 | tic.aberdyfi@eryri-npa.org.uk). As on previous days, this section passes several stations on the Cambrian Coast railway line, providing points at which the route could be cut short
Where to stay: The popular resort of Abedyfi has lots of places to stay including:
Seabreeze Restaurant With Rooms
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Plan your trip
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