Aberdyfi to Machynlleth – on the Wales Coast Path
A lovely day high above the Afon Dyfi with great hill views — only briefly dropping into the valley to pass through Pennal — before crossing the Afon Dyfed on an ancient bridge to enter atmospheric Machynlleth
- 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: Tourist Information Centre, Aberdyfi – SN614 959
Finish: Clock tower at junction of A487 and A489 in Machynlleth – SH745 007
Maps: Ordnance Survey Explorer OL23 Cadair Idris & Llyn Tegid, Landranger 135 Aberystwyth and Machynlleth
Services: Aberdyfi isn’t a huge settlement, but it does have accommodation, several places to eat, some small shops and public toilets. (Aberdyfi Tourist Information Centre, Wharf Gardens, Sea View Terrace | 01654 767321 | tic.aberdyfi@eryri-npa. org.uk). Pennal has a pub, small shop and public toilets. Machynlleth is the largest settlement since Porthmadog and, as such, has a wide range of facilities including accommodation, places to eat, cash machines, shops and public toilets
Where to stay: Busy Machynlleth town has plenty of accommodation; including:
Bwthyn Llys Machynlleth Old Court House
Search more local accommodation through the links below
Plan your trip
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Local tours
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