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Overview

A day out on the scenic Cambrian Coast railway with a walk along the Wales Coast Path from Llanbedr & up the steepest street in the world to Harlech where lunch will be taken. The route from Llanbedr crosses the Artro river estuary at Pensarn on its way to Llandanwg where there is a 12th century church in the sand dunes.  After an ascent along a road the route descends a series of steps onto the long sandy beach near Harlech crossing the railway on its way. The view before this descent is magnificent with the Snowdonian Mountains & Tremadoc Bay (visibility permitting). After the mile & a quarter on the beach the path turns E to reach a road leading into Harlech & up the very steep street (about 150 metres) to the Castle. Lunch is available at 2 or possibly 3 cafes or you can bring your own.

Wednesday, 5 November 2025
Start time:
8:40 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.5km / 5.3mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Outward train journey leaves Machynlleth at 0852 arr Llanbedr 1016 with the return journey from Harlech at 1428 arr Machynlleth at 1555.  The journey is free if you show a Welsh senior bus pass. PLEASE CONTACT THE LEADERS TO BOOK A PLACE & TO SORT OUT ANY CAR SHARING TO MACHYNLLETH. ALSO TO DISCUSS OTHER TRANSPORT OPTIONS FROM ABERYSTWYTH.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SH 74500 01301
Nearest postcode:
SY20 8TG
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Start time:
8:40 am

Machynlleth Rail Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SH 58099 31401
Nearest postcode:
LL46 2UF
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Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm

Harlech Rail station

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