Walking the Wales Coast Path

Much like my previous walk from Barmouth to Harlech, I was on familiar territory on my walk from Harlech to Porthmadog – although I’d never walked this route, so there was still a lot to discover. This section of the Wales Coast Path navigates the Dwyryd Estuary, with stunning views of Portmeirion (as well as the opportunity to stop by for a visit), and a final walk along the Cob to Porthmadog Harbour.

The walk from Barmouth to Harlech was the one I’d been waiting for – quite possibly the main reason I was drawn to begin walking the Wales Coast Path in the first place. Because both Barmouth and Harlech are places that mean a lot to me – and this walk bridges the gap between my dad’s family and my mum’s. This part of Cymru’s coast is stunning, with beautiful, sandy beaches and mountainous views making for some of the very best of the Welsh coast.

The beautiful nine-mile walk from Llwyngwril to Barmouth takes you through farmland and forestry area with stunning views of Barmouth, before heading along the coastline at Fairbourne, along the estuary, and over Barmouth Bridge. This was an important walk for me, as our end point was my grandad’s favourite place, and the place he was evacuated to during the Second World War.

The walk from Aberdyfi to Llwyngwril begins with a three-mile stroll along Aberdyfi Beach, before heading into Tywyn and beyond, over Pont Tonfanau and across the fields to Llwyngwril, with lovely views across the estuary to Barmouth.

After following the River Dyfi from Borth to Machynlleth, the walk from Machynlleth to Aberdyfi takes you back along the other side of the river to the meet the coast once again. This was a beautiful walk with spectacular views throughout, taking you into the hills and onto the aptly named Panorama Walk, before descending into pretty Aberdyfi.