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Whilst these restrictions are in place it's strongly recommended that people park their vehicles at Bont y Wernddu or Penamaenpool to begin their journey.
The Mawddach Trail is an 9 mile stretch of former railway track that follows the river from Morfa Mawddach (at the South side of the Barmouth railway bridge), up to Dolgellau. It is managed by the Snowdonia National Park Authority as a leisure route for walkers and cyclists, and is part of the Sustrans Cross - Wales Cycling Route - No 8.
Distance
9 miles from Dolgellau to Barmouth (one way)
How long will it take?
4-5 hours by foot (one way), without long stops.
Useful Information
For general information about the area including cycle hire, public transport information or to buy maps, visit or contact our Dolgellau Information Centre at the address below:
Tel: 01341 422888
Email: tic.dolgellau@eryri-npa.gov.uk
The Mawddach Trail is part of the National Cycle Network which offers a mix of quiet, traffic-calmed roads and highly scenic routes. Visit www.nationalcyclenetwork.org.uk for further information.
Relevant Maps: OS 124 Porthmadog & Dolgellau/OS Explorer OL23 Cadair Idris & Llyn Tegid.
Fishing on the Mawddach: Contact Dolgellau Angling Association on 01341 422706.
There are small charges on Barmouth bridge (for cyclists & walkers) and Penmaenpool bridge (for cars & walkers).
If you require information on alternative ways of using the trail, the area's National Park Wardens are always ready to help. See below for their contact details:
Area Warden (Arthog) - Gethin Corps - 01341 422878
Area Warden (Dolgellau) - Rhys Gwynn - 01341 422878
The area once belonged to a tribe called Mawdd and the river was named after the tribe.
Snowdonia National Park Authority, National Park Offices, Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd LL519DX
Telephone: 01766772274 e-mail: parc@snowdonia-npa.gov.uk www.snowdonia-npa.gov.uk