Section 1 : Porthmadog to Harlech
11 Miles Porthmadog to Harlech
Distance
19 miles
30.6 km
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The Meirionnydd Coast Path offers a gentler introduction to the Wales Coast Path than the more rugged Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire sections. Walk through peaceful coastal plains, salt marshes, sweeping sand dunes and long sandy beaches, with magnificent views of Eryri (Snowdonia) providing a dramatic backdrop throughout. While there are some inland climbs, these are mainly on well-maintained paths and forest tracks, with less exposed cliff-top walking than further south.
Designed to suit a wide range of walkers, the route offers steady daily mileages, while those looking for more of a challenge can easily add mountain days to explore the surrounding peaks.
Excellent public transport links make travelling to and from the route straightforward, and October brings cooler temperatures, quieter trails and beautiful autumn scenery, creating ideal walking conditions.
Once you've completed this section, you can continue south through Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire, building towards walking the entire Welsh coastline.
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7 days
6 nights
Duration6 of 7 days
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Average distance
Average distance11 Miles Porthmadog to Harlech
Distance
19 miles
30.6 km
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16 Miles : Harlech to Barmouth - Wales Coast Path
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8 Miles - Mountain Alternative
Distance
12.8 miles
20.6 km
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8 Miles : Barmouth to Llwyngwril
Distance
13 miles
20.9 km
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12 Miles Section 4 - Llwyngwril to Aberdyfi (Aberdovey)
Distance
19 miles
30.6 km
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12 Miles : Section 5 - Aberdyfi (Aberdovey) to Machynlleth
Distance
19 miles
30.6 km
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6 miles (route dependant) Mountain Adventure Day
Distance
10 miles
16.1 km
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How to reach your starting point
Train Arrival - Direct trains from Birmingham New Street Station run via Machynlleth before heading along the coast path route on a stunning ride through to the start of the trail at Porthmadog. Time from Birmingham around 4.5 hours - around 6 trains a day Monday to Saturday but only 4 on a Sunday.
For those with plenty of time arriving from the North its also possible in high season to get to Porthmadog by train through Snowdonia National Park. Use the National Rail Network trains via Chester and Llandudno Junction to the Mountain Slate Town of Blaenau Ffestiniog in Snowdonia National Park. From here you can change to the Steam Train on a stunning journey on the Ffestiniog Railway to Porthmadog - Its not a quick way to arrive and will take most of the day but its stunning if you can fit it in - for more details see www.festrail.co.uk/index.htm
Train Departure - From Machynlleth direct trains to Birmingham New Street only take around 2.5 hours - There are around 10 trains a day Monday to Saturday with a reduced service on Sundays and Bank Holidays of around 8 trains. From Birmingham New Street you can link to London, Manchester and other UK destinations using West Coast fast trains
Full details on train times and ordering tickets can be got from www.thetrainline.com If you are already travelling call National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50 or Arriva Trains Wales on 03333 211 202. For combined bus and rail options use the helpful Traveline Wales website www.traveline.cymru which will give you up to date detail, times and directions. If you are already on the road you can call them on 0871 200 2233 open 08:00-20:00 daily
Travel Tip: Consider taking the train for a more sustainable journey
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