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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Val H
Shrewsbury, UK33 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
We thought we would do a short walk!! Which ended out to be 8 km
We started from promenade and walked out off Barmouth towards the bridge. But of a gradient but not too challenging . Crossed over to right side where the view is awesome. The harbour, quaint cottages/ houses , boats all you expect at seaside. The walk itself across the bridge is easy , nearly everyone you meet greeted us with a smile and hello😊
The walk across following a donation to help preserve and renovate the bridge was full of beautiful views and spectacular wildlife, Bees 🐝 bustling about their business and birds nesting. Of course their were seagulls keeping their eyes on things too. It is easily sign posted to either Fairbourne or to a quaint ferry . We took the route to Fairbourne caught the steam train back to the ferry in the estuary. Everyone who worked in these attractions were very helpful and definitely would recommend the trip / walk but allow plenty of time to fully enjoy the scene and take in the fresh sea air.
We started from promenade and walked out off Barmouth towards the bridge. But of a gradient but not too challenging . Crossed over to right side where the view is awesome. The harbour, quaint cottages/ houses , boats all you expect at seaside. The walk itself across the bridge is easy , nearly everyone you meet greeted us with a smile and hello😊
The walk across following a donation to help preserve and renovate the bridge was full of beautiful views and spectacular wildlife, Bees 🐝 bustling about their business and birds nesting. Of course their were seagulls keeping their eyes on things too. It is easily sign posted to either Fairbourne or to a quaint ferry . We took the route to Fairbourne caught the steam train back to the ferry in the estuary. Everyone who worked in these attractions were very helpful and definitely would recommend the trip / walk but allow plenty of time to fully enjoy the scene and take in the fresh sea air.
Written June 26, 2021
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John A
Brentwood, UK350 contributions
Jun 2022
Having ridden on the Fairbourne Railway and caught the ferry across, we bought an ice cream and started the walk back across the bridge to the car. The bridge is a marvel and gives wonderful views of the estuary and sand bars. It was one of the hottest days so far this year so a hat was a good item to have with one.
Written June 22, 2022
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jerene faith
Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK1 contribution
Aug 2021 • Couples
There's not much not to like about this walk. Its a bit like a seaside Pier but with two landward ends.
The bridge is around 900 yards long and is level so the going is easy for most. The pathway is quite narrow making it difficult for pedestrians and cyclists to pass easily but everyone seems to cooperate so its not a problem.
Great views up and out of the Estuary.
Although there is no Admission fee as such, a Toll of £1 per adult is requested on an "honesty box" payment basis...its not much to ask when considering the bridge does not look after itself, and as of 2021 a £25 Million refurbishment project is on-going.
The bridge is around 900 yards long and is level so the going is easy for most. The pathway is quite narrow making it difficult for pedestrians and cyclists to pass easily but everyone seems to cooperate so its not a problem.
Great views up and out of the Estuary.
Although there is no Admission fee as such, a Toll of £1 per adult is requested on an "honesty box" payment basis...its not much to ask when considering the bridge does not look after itself, and as of 2021 a £25 Million refurbishment project is on-going.
Written August 25, 2021
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Keith T
23 contributions
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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lmsymns
5 contributions
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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nicola e
Wolverhampton, UK94 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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Rosie Olle
Hathersage, UK12 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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Geo666
Northampton, UK36 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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Self family
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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Ewyena
London, UK12,152 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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Geoffrey P
Wolverhampton, UK3 contributions
Is the bridge still open to pedestrians, signed a petition recently to help stop the bridge being closed down, whats the latest news?
paulineclifton
Kidderminster, UK326 contributions
We went in June and the bridge was open.There was no one in the booth to charge us making it free.
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