In this video we start our ride at Dolgellau and cycle down the Mawddach trail to Barmouth. We pass Penmaenpool and Morfa Mawddach (Barmouth Junction). The route is flat and level for 9 miles and follows an old railway line know as the Barmouth to Rueben line which was closed during the Beeching cuts. We cross the spectacular Barmouth Viaduct or Barmouth Bridge as it is often known and finish on the seafront in Barmouth.
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Barmouth Bridge closed all autumn 2023 while a new swing bridge is fitted. If going that way check for updates for when it will reopen. Obs train services stopped too, with buses replacing trains between Machynlleth and Pwllheli until December 2023.
Ran that trail earlier in the summer, its really good, lovely along the estuary, and the bridge is great, though some of it looks like it could do with a refresh. nice video.
This looks like a perfect family route ….should plan for this 2024 !!
The train signal at the George was moved to that position. It's not at its original position when the line was running
The concrete construction blocks halfway down the trail are anti tank traps..
Thank you for sharing. I'm new to cycling (at least in adulthood, Dr's have stopped my driving temporarily so circumstances put me on 2 wheels.. ) and was googling the National Cycle route and came across your channel. I Love most parts of Wales but your videos are making me think I might keep up the cycling and get a bit further afield on my own… Lovely views..
Looks even better now.
When we did it it the bridge was closed but it was still one of the best rides we have had that year:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7RMdoGTuCM
Thanks for sharing your ride with us!
when you turned right to go over the bridge then left, where does the strait ahead go ?? before you turn right
Is there still the honesty box at the Barmouth end of the bridge where you can pay for your crossing? Used to be 50p I think.