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Aberystwyth Group

We are the Aberystwyth Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

Initial meet point at Ceredigion County council car park at 0740 to share lifts to Machynlleth Plas Car park by 0820 . Then a 15 mins walk to Machynlleth station to get 0852 train to Morfa Mawddach arriving Morfa Mawddach at 0950. At 1000 walk starts going via Fegla Fawr & leaving the flat estuary to ascend steeply up past Arthog Falls. As the horizon widens & the gradient eases there will be outstanding views across the Mawddach estuary. Eventually the Ffordd Ddu will be reached followed by a descent back through woodland to the start point. ( there is the option to extend the walk across the scenic Barmouth viaduct to Barmouth.) Return train at 1454 from Barmouth, 1459 from Morfa M. 

Saturday, 22 March 2025
Start time:
8:20 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Get your ticket at Mach station & remember that if you show a Welsh Bus Pass the rail journey is free. PLEASE BOOK IN WITH LEADER. as limited numbers. Return trains from Barmouth or Morfa Mawddach at 1455 & 1655 & buses from Morfa Mawddach  via Dolgellau at 1439 & 1639 or via Tywyn at 1524. 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SH 74399 00501
Nearest postcode:
SY20 8JU
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Start time:
8:20 am

Machynlleth Plas car park (free) for 0820 am.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking