Day ride - Barmouth to Dolgellau
Type of route: 90% traffic-free
Length: 8 miles one way
Gradient: easy gradient former railway path
Time needed: allow 1 hour
Access: Barmouth train station
National Cycle Network route number: 8
In the shadow of Cadair Idris Mountain, the Barmouth to Dolgellau rail trail is an easy ride suitable for families with young children. The trail follows the Mawddach estuary, once descibed by Wordsworth as ‘this sublime estuary’ and is part of the Snowdonia National Park.
Attractions other than the memorable views of the surrounding hills include the Barmouth and Fairbourne small gauge railway, crossing the estuary by a timber built bridge and exploring the exceptional beaches.
No printed literature available – for interactive route mapping visit Sustrans (www.sustrans.org.uk/default.asp?postcode=postcode&town=barmouth).
For more great information visit the official Cycling in Wales (www.cycling.visitwales.com/) and Mountain Biking in Wales (www.mbwales.com/) websites.