Llŷn and Snowdonia Coast

Machnylleth to Bangor

With the Snowdonia National Park providing a mighty natural backdrop, it is easy to understand why this area is so loved. There are some great walks where you’ll discover small fishing villages, estuaries and miles of sandy beaches.

Pwllheli

The thriving market town of Pwllheli marks the end of the Cambrian line and is another great spot to reach the Wales Cost Path, just outside the station. Head west down North Quay to go towards Criccieth or head south down bullet-straight Embankment Road to reach the coast by the Gorsedd Circle from where you can carry on towards Llanbedrog and Abersoch.

Barmouth

An easy stroll across one of Wales’ iconic architectural features awaits you here, crossing the Mawddach estuary over the much-photographed Barmouth bridge, which can only be crossed on foot, bicycle or by train. The Wales Coast path is 0.1 miles / 0.15 kilometres from the station - just head right down Beach Road when you get off the train.

Aberdovey

Two significantly contrasting walks await you if alighting from this station. Head north towards Tywyn to experience a pancake-flat, five-mile-long, walk behind the dunes to Tywyn, or  head east for an upland route to explore the countryside above the Dyfi valley.

Machynlleth

The Wales Coast Path passes right in front of this station. Simply head out of the station to reach the A487 trunk road and the Wales Coast Path. Turn right towards Aberdyfi and left towards Borth and Aberystwyth.