Mawddach Way
A 30-mile long-distance walk in Gwynedd, Wales, traveling around the countryside on either side of the Afon Mawddach Estuary. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: SH 612 158
Distance: 30 miles (48 km)
Time: 12–15 hours
Duration: 2–3 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
OL18 Harlech, Porthmadog and Y Bala
OL23 Cadair Idris and Llyn Tegid
Summary
The Mawddach Estuary is a beautiful and largely unspoilt gem hidden away at the southern end of the Snowdonia National Park. The Mawddach Way is a walk that uses existing footpaths and permissive paths to make a circuit of the hills on either side of the estuary, passing through woodland, pasture, and open country. Although the tranquil setting and spectacular views may seem to be in keeping with scattered prehistoric remains, they belie an altogether noisier and dirtier history of industrial exploitation and military use, providing plenty of historical interest for walkers along the way. (Source: Long Distance Walkers Association)