Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Mawddach Way
(
www.mawddachway.co.uk
)
Mawddach Way is a 30-mile, two- to three-day track looping
through the hills on either side of the Mawddach Estuary. Although the highest point is
346m, by the end of the undulating path you'll have climbed 2226m. The official guide
splits the route into three legs: Barmouth-Taicynhaeaf (10 miles, five to six hours),
Taicynhaeaf-Penmaenpool (9 miles, four to five hours) and Penmaenpool-Barmouth (11
miles, six to seven hours). Fit walkers should be able to do it in two days, with pit stops at
Barmouth and Dolgellau. An A5 booklet can be ordered or downloaded online (booklet/
download £10/5); GPS route data can be downloaded for free.
WALKING
SnowBikers
( 01341-430628;
www.snowbikers.com
)
Learn to mountain bike or take a guided ride around the
Mawddach Estuary (up to four people, half-/full day £90/165).
MOUNTAIN BIKING
BICYCLE RENTAL
Dolgellau Cycles
( 01341-423332;
www.dolgellaucycles.co.uk
; Smithfield St)
Rents bikes, performs repairs and offers
advice on local cycle routes. Lôn Las Cymru, the Welsh National Cycle Route (Sustrans
route 8), passes through Dolgellau, heading north to Porthmadog and south to
Machynlleth.
