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13th - 22nd September 2025

About Us

For over 20 years Barmouth Walking Festival has been encouraging visitors to experience the beauty of South Eryri on foot, guided by experienced and knowledgeable leaders.

 

This year is no exception, offering a varied programme of walks ranging from challenging all day hikes, to walking for wellness and mindfulness, as well as foraging. Also back on our schedule, is our ever popular Woodland Trust walk.

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Registration

Walkers meet at the “Carousal” Cafe at least 15 minutes before their walk departure time. Registration and departure times are listed against each walk below. There are several reasons for encouraging walkers to convene at the café. One is to allow the sharing of transport which has the advantage of reducing the number of vehicles trying to park in very limited spaces as well as minimising our environmental impact. We understand that sometimes it is difficult for walkers to come into Barmouth to register prior to their walks and we are happy for those impacted to meet the group at the start, at the advertised walk start time.

 

The cafe will open at 8.00am during the Festival, so why not come along early and take advantage of their superb cooked breakfasts as well as snacks and drinks for the day ahead. 

Choosing Your Walks

 

Grades, distance, times and ascent are provided for guidance only and may be subject to change if conditions determine.
The Grading guide below will help you select the walks that are right for you.

Grade A+        Extremely hard & strenuous. Experienced walkers only.
Grade A          Hard
Grade B+        Moderately hard
Grade B          Moderate
Grade C+        Easy moderate
Grade C          Easier

Booking Your Walks

 

Scroll down this page for a full list of the walks and use the Grade & Date filters to narrow your search as required, or alternatively click the ‘Book’ button at the top of this page.  Please read the description of each walk carefully and note its grade to ensure you are fit enough to participate (please refer to Grading Guide above).

You must only book your own walks and you will need to read and accept our Terms & Conditions prior to completion. Please DO NOT BOOK WALKS FOR ANYONE ELSE. We need to evidence that each walker independently agrees to the Festival T&Cs.

 

If you wish to bring your dog, please check walk details for suitability before booking. (Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times).  It is worth noting that not all public transport will take dogs and you are advised to check this with the relevant transport company before booking your walks.


All walks are priced at £6.  Bookings can be made using credit or debit card and payment will be taken at the time of booking.  Bookings will be confirmed by email.

 

*If you need to amend your booking please email hello@barmouthwalkingfestival.co.uk with your booking reference and details of the change you wish to make.  Requests for refunds will be considered by the Organisers and repayments made at their discretion. 

Make sure you’re prepared for your walk

 

Please download and ensure you understand our Guidance for Walkers before you book.

Click on a walk title for more information and to book

Public Transport Needed

Suitable for Dogs

Not Suitable for Dogs

Number
Walk Name
Date
Grade
Distance
Duration
Start Time
Walk01
Welsh Matterhorn & More
13 Sep (Sat)
A
9 miles (14.5km)
7 Hours
09:30
Walk02
NEW Best Of The Gest
13 Sep (Sat)
B
5 miles (8km)
09:30
Walk03
Woodland Trust Exploring
13 Sep (Sat)
C
5 miles (8km)
5 Hours
10:30
Walk04
Rugged Rhinog Fawr
14 Sep (Sun)
A
6.1 miles (9.8km)
5 Hours
09:30
Walk05
NEW Up To Llawlech
14 Sep (Sun)
B+
10 miles (16.5km)
6.5 hours
10:00
Walk06
Bees, Deer & A Sacrifice
14 Sep (Sun)
C+
7.5 miles (12km)
5 Hours
10:00
Walk07
Rolling Cambrian Hills
15 Sep (Mon)
A
11 miles (18km)
6.5 Hours
09:45
Walk08
High Above The Estuary
15 Sep (Mon)
B+
12 miles (19.3km)
7 Hours
09:00
Walk09
Beliefs, Boozers & Boatfolk
15 Sep (Mon)
C
2 miles (3.2km)
5 Hours
10:00
Walk10
Golden Diffwys
16 Sep (Tue)
A
10.4 miles (16.8km)
6.5 Hours
09:15
Walk11
Llandecwyn Loop
16 Sep (Tue)
B+
11 miles (18km)
5 Hours
09:30
Walk12
A Railway, Poems & Cakes
16 Sep (Tue)
C
9.5 miles (15.3km)
6 Hours
09:30
Walk13
NEW Stunning Nantlle Ridge
17 Sep (Wed)
A
7.8 miles (12.5km)
7.5 Hours
09:30
Walk14
Panorama & Passes
17 Sep (Wed)
B
8 miles (12,9km)
6 Hours
09:00
Walk15
NEW Branwen, Beatles & Beyond
17 Sep (Wed)
C
3 miles (5km)
3 Hours
10:30
Walk16
Ascending The Arans
18 Sep (Thu)
A
12 miles (19.3km)
7 Hours
09:30
Walk17
Kiwi Celebration
18 Sep (Thu)
B+
12.5 miles (20km)
7 Hours
08:15
Walk18
Wellness Walk
18 Sep (Thu)
C
6 miles (9.7km)
4 Hours
10:00
Walk19
NEW Conquering Cadair Idris
19 Sep (Fri)
A
8.6 miles (13.8km)
7 Hours
09:30
Walk20
 NEW Roman In The Rhinogydd
19 Sep (Fri)
B+
9.8miles (15.8km)
5.5 Hours
10:00
Walk21
Cadfan Way Pilgrims
19 Sep (Fri)
C+
8.5 miles (13.7km)
5 Hours
10:50
Walk22
NEW Traversing The Rhinogydd
20 Sep (Sat)
A
10.5 miles (16.9km) (8miles (12.9km) if we have a minibus)
6.25 hours (5.5 is we have a minibus)
09:30
Walk23
NEW Choo Choos & Three Lakes
20 Sep (Sat)
B
10 miles (16.7km)
5 Hours
09:30
Walk24
NEW Foraging Walk
20 Sep (Sat)
C
6 miles (9.7km)
6 hours
10:00
Walk25
NEW Round The Cwm
21 Sep (Sun)
A
7 miles (11.3km)
6 Hours
09:30
Walk26
Over The Hills & A Blue Lake
21 Sep (Sun)
B
8 miles (12.7km)
4.5 Hours
11:00
Walk27
Delightful Dyffryn
21 Sep (Sun)
C
7.5 miles (12km)
5 Hours
10:30
Walk28
Three Peaks Horseshoe
22 Sep (Mon)
A
12.5 miles (20km)
7 Hours
09:15
Walk29
NEW Old & New Between The High & Low
22 Sep (Mon)
B
7.72 miles (12.4km)
4.5 Hours
09:45
Walk30
NEW Italy In Wales
22 Sep (Mon)
C
5.6 miles (8.4km)
5 Hours
10:00

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