Snowdonia
Bangor, Gwynedd
Snowdonia National Park covers 823 square miles of the most beautiful and unspoilt countryside in North Wales. It is an area where people live and work but also where thousands come to relax and enjoy a wide range of leisure activities.Surf Information
Located in the Southern end of the Snowdonia National Park (see page), this fantastic traffic-free trail follows the beautiful Mawddach Estuary. It is considered to be one of the best trails in the UK.
Why do people come here?
- To cycle, walk and enjoy miles of flat, smooth surface
- For spectacular views, bird watching and wildlife
- High standard of path and facilities (The Park Authority owns most of the trail)
- The trail is clearly signposted and easy to follow
Useful Information
- For general information about the area including cycle hire, public transport information or to buy maps, visit or contact our Dolgellau Information Centre – 01341 422888/ tic.dolgellau@eryri-npa.gov.uk
- The Mawddach Trail is part of the National Cycle Network which
offers a mix of quiet, traffic-calmed roads and highly scenic routes
http://www.nationalcyclenetwork.org.uk/ - Relevant maps: Ordnance Survey 124 Porthmadog & Dolgellau/ Ordnance Survey Explorer OL23 Cadair Idris & Llyn Tegid
- Fancy fishing on the Mawddach? Contact Dolgellau Angling Association on 01341 422706
- There are small charges on Barmouth bridge (for cyclists and walkers) and Penmaenpool bridge (for cars and walkers)
Tips
Hazards
Facilities
Local surf forcast for Snowdonia
Webcams viewing Snowdonia
http://www.snowdonia-npa.gov.uk/webcam/inc_2.php?webimage=〈=eng&contrast=1Google map location for Snowdonia
Facilities at "Beach name", "Town", "County"