Barmouth Bridge
Barmouth Bridge
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Barmouth Bridge, 150 years old in 2017. There is an honesty toll for pedestrians and cyclists to cross between Barmouth and Fairbourne. Once on the Fairbourne side, there is a path into Fairbourne itself, or you can travel up the famous Mawddach Trail along the disused railway line towards Dolgellau via the George the III pub.
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- Julie TNewbury, United Kingdom1 contributionBarmouth BridgeGreat walk, lf a little windy, over the bridge. We parked at the station on the south side of the estuary and walked over. Beware...we had hoped to find a cup of tea once we arrived in Barmouth but everywhere was closed on a Friday afternoon in JanuaryVisited January 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten February 2, 2024
- Fairycakes157 contributionsBeautiful viewsWhilst staying in Barmouth I ran out over the bridge and along the trails on the other side where you can run for miles. The bridge is lovely, a bit rickety but the views are spectacular. Worth a walk or run if you are staying in the town.Visited April 2024Traveled soloWritten April 9, 2024
- ChrisHinckley, United Kingdom1,041 contributionsGoodWe were staying in the area and decided to have a walk across the bridge as the weather was good. It is a short walk away from the centre and can be difficult to cross the road to get to the path. There is a little booth which I think you can put donations into which has pictures of trolls. The bridge has been recently renovated I believe. It is a nice walk and the train track is next to the path so you can potentially get a train crossing over when walking on the bridge. You can walk to the next town along the coast or use the small train station on the other side of the river. There are some walking paths off the path once across the bridge. Nice place to visitVisited March 2024Traveled with familyWritten May 4, 2024
- Andrew B6 contributionsLove Barmouth, worth the visit.Amazing walk over the Barmouth bridge and then a saunter through town. An excellent way to spend the day. Ate at a sandwiches place near the amusement rides, good healthy food… but then pigged out on a four bag of hot donuts dipped in sugar. Delicious.Visited July 2024Traveled with familyWritten July 13, 2024
- DeuceWoooUnited Kingdom1,396 contributionsFascinating ViewsA most enjoyable walk What ever the weather. Fond memories of stopping half way to have a nap in the shelter (that’s no longer there) after too many beers. I’d’ve loved to have lived in the toll/troll house. Although I noticed many people didn’t make a donation as they crossed the bridge, even the larger groups.Visited September 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten September 28, 2024
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lmsymns
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Aug 2020
From Barmouth harbour you can see the amazing structure of this bridge. With the Snowdonia Mountain range all around; on a sunny day this is a beautiful place. Take a slow train from Barmouth and cross this great bridge and capture the scene of the mouth of the river in all its awesome wonder.
Written September 20, 2020
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Hinckley, UK1,041 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
We were staying in the area and decided to have a walk across the bridge as the weather was good. It is a short walk away from the centre and can be difficult to cross the road to get to the path. There is a little booth which I think you can put donations into which has pictures of trolls. The bridge has been recently renovated I believe. It is a nice walk and the train track is next to the path so you can potentially get a train crossing over when walking on the bridge. You can walk to the next town along the coast or use the small train station on the other side of the river. There are some walking paths off the path once across the bridge. Nice place to visit
Written May 4, 2024
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Roger G
Glasgow, UK2,837 contributions
Jun 2023
An exceptional experience. The toll is vital and the bridge is due to close in September for repairs. It is even used for a popular long distance run. Great views and a very refreshing walk. Great to take the train on the return journey.
Written June 28, 2023
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Geo666
Northampton, UK66 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
Love a walk over the Bridge here. It’s well worth it. There’s an honesty box where you put your money in which helps to maintain the bridge for pedestrians. The views are stunning of the estuary here. If you carry on along the path after crossing from Barmouth you with find the old station at Mofa where the line used to split off and head to Dolgellau and onto Bala years ago. You can follow the old railway line as far as Dolgellau which in itself a beautiful walk too. A real must see if you’re visiting the area.
Written August 14, 2020
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Ewyena
Crowland, UK12,581 contributions
Sep 2019
Visited in September 2019, when I had my holiday in Wales. Unfortunately, the weather wasn't the best, it was a bit rainy, and very windy day. Strong wind and sandy beach are not the best combo for me, and Barmouth has a nice sandy beach. So from the minute I get off the car I struggled with this wind full with sand. No sunglasses helped. I might be fastidious I admit, to live always in cities, but true that it was very uncomfortable for me and I could not imagine to be a resident in this area. I walked down to the bridge and I found it very useful and interesting, but I didn't even think about walk through and ahead to Fairbourne in the middle of nowhere. It can be a very nice walk which I would happily done other times, in better weather conditions. In this case I just walked about the half point of the bridge and then honestly escaped back to my car. I went to see another attraction after that, but neither that was better because of the wind.
Written July 26, 2020
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Keith T
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Apr 2022
A great walk, we paid our 50 p toll each way into the honesty box then set off across the estuary. A very pleasant walk admiring the spectacular mountain scenery as well as taking in the harbour views.
It is quite an easy board walk, once the other side we headed back to Barmouth for an ice cream.
It is quite an easy board walk, once the other side we headed back to Barmouth for an ice cream.
Written April 28, 2022
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Rosie Olle
Hathersage, UK18 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
This bridge is truly amazing, and must be a maintenance headache. I see major repair works are due to be carried out later this year. It is absolutely fabulous to watch the trains going over. A marvellous bridge on a very beautiful estuary. I will never tire of it.
Written May 18, 2021
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Kent, UK28 contributions
Sep 2021
Rather than drive into Barmouth whilst on holiday in Fairbourne we walked across the Barmouth bridge. We also caught a train across it but preferred the view when we walked across. We were lucky as it’s closing from now until December for repairs.
Written September 14, 2021
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nicola e
Wolverhampton, UK129 contributions
Jun 2022 • Solo
I've walked this bridge many times and it never fails to disappoint. The views are just out of this world. You could walk this bridge a 1000 times and still never get bored of the scenery.
Go see it for yourself
Go see it for yourself
Written June 13, 2022
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Machynlleth, UK265 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
Such an iconic bridge, the walk is absolutely stunning. Started in Morfa Mawddach and walked over the bridge to Barmouth, it’s a great attraction and also an amazing piece of history. Splendid views looking up the estuary too. Also have a walk on here when in Barmouth
Written August 18, 2020
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Are dogs allowed on the bridge? Also, does the ferry back allow dogs? Thanks.
Written July 13, 2021
Geoff H
Cranbrook, United Kingdom
12,175 contributions
Hi. Dogs are certainly allowed on the bridge and they are also welcome on the ferry from Barmouth to Fairbourne.
Written July 14, 2021
Is the bridge still open to pedestrians, signed a petition recently to help stop the bridge being closed down, whats the latest news?
Written September 5, 2016
We went in June and the bridge was open.There was no one in the booth to charge us making it free.
Written September 5, 2016
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