The Meirionnydd Ramblers are a friendly and welcoming group. We offer regular and varied walks in the wonderful countryside in and around southern Snowdonia.
A complete circuit around Machynlleth, following paths and tracks on low hills and through green fields. Our route starts by heading downstream beside the Afon Dyfi, soon leaving the river to follow a path behind the town. We then cross the Aberystwyth road and ascend the “Roman Steps” (probably mediaeval in origin and not Roman at all), continuing the climb on a footpath through grassy fields and woodland. We briefly cross rougher ground to join Glyndwr’s Way as it heads to the top of the Common, reaching a high point of some 220 metres. From here we have an amazing view of the whole town spread out below us. Descending to skirt the edge of the golf course, we follow the B road for a few yards before turning again to walk alongside the Afon Dulas towards its confluence with the Dyfi. Our path crosses the railway to continue over the water meadows beside the Dyfi and back to the start.
Group grade C+
This walk is timed to fit in with public transport.
Cambrian Coast train arrives Machynlleth 10:04. T3 bus from Barmouth connects with T2 in Dolgellau to arrive in Machynlleth at 9:37. Return trains leave Machynlleth at 14:56 and 16:55. Return T2 bus leaves Machynlleth at 16:20 to connect with T3 in Dolgellau
Please contact leader if you plan to arrive by train to ensure that we don’t set off without you.
Roadside parking on the old road to the Dyfi Bridge, accessed from the town end. Park towards end near the river, but before the yellow lines.
