Weatherman Walking Map : Barmouth

wales nature&outdoors Weatherman Walking - Barmouth

Approximate distance: 9.5 miles 8

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Approximate distance: 9.5 miles A walk through Barmouth harbour and up into to the hillsides above the Mawddach Estuary.

1. Morfa Mawddach train station 4. Panorama Walk We started at the station on the South side of the In Victorian times this was opened up as a pleasure estuary so had the thrill of walking over the railway garden with teas for sale. bridge into Barmouth. The Mawddach estuary lies below you with Cader Trains pass by you very closely! Idris forming the backdrop.

2. Barmouth Harbour 5. Barmouth slabs Explore the harbour and Carrera statue which used The rocks are popular with climbers. marble recovered from the ‘bronze bell’ shipwreck. Follow Gellfawr farm track and look for old mine Nearby is the circular jail where ‘loose women’ were workings to the left. Head down over Bwlch y Llan to kept. Cerrig Arthur.

3. Dinas Oleu 6. Cerrig Arthur stone circle This was the first piece of land to be given to the Keep your eyes peeled for this ancient stone circle. National Trust back in 1895. Look for Auguste Guyard’s gravestone. An ancient wishing well lies ahead on the left which promises to bring you the partner of your dreams. He grew medicinal plants and herbs for the poor.

7. The Sword Stone Located in a clearing in the woods this was thought to have been caused when Arthur threw his sword hard against the rocks.

The map grid reference is 643 199.

8. The milestone This is the old carriageway to Harlech and marks the crossroads between the seasonal routes.

Head into the valley to pass via the goldmine or cut across the valley higher up.

9. Penmaenpool – The end Arrive at the main road at Taicynhaeaf where you can catch a bus back to Barmouth.

We went across the private toll bridge back to Morfa Mawddach.