14th - 23rd September 2024
2023 was probably the wettest Walking Festival on record!
Save the dates for 2024 -
14th - 23rd September 2024
About Us
Barmouth Walking Festival has been running for over 20 years introducing people to the lesser known areas of Southern Snowdonia. Each year we run a range of walks from gentle strolls to challenging full day hikes. 2023 was a transition year and we have left the 2023 programme displayed to give an idea of the sort of walks we put on. We hope to offer an expanded programme in 2024 and are already working on that.
Basic Info
How Much
Walks are charged on a per walk basis. Costs will be announced with the new programme
Social Evening
If you have any ideas for social events please let us know.
Meeting Place
Walkers meet at the "Lunchbox" cafe on the High Street, opposite Pieces for Places. They will be open from 8:30am for drinks & snacks and superb cooked breakfasts.
2023 Update
As some of you know, after many years of organising the Walking Festival, Lesley and Kirstie have had to step back due to personal reasons. So we are going ahead this year, but on a smaller scale. SInce the plans for 2023 were already largely in place, we (Stephen and Ian) have stepped and ran "Walking Festival Lite".
Words can not express how grateful we are to Lesley, Kirstie (not forgetting Bill & Will) for all the work they have put in over the years. It is a phenomenal commitment and generousity of time that few can appreciate. We wish them all the best and look forward to working with them in the future on Barmouth Walking Festival 2024 and beyond.
Programme
Number | Walk Name | Grade | Date | Description | Miles | Start Time | New | Duration | Public Transport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Barmouth to Dolgellau | B+ | 16 Sep (Sat) | Ruskin described this walk as "One of the finest walks in Britain" | 9.5 | 08:45 | 6 hrs | Yes | |
2 | Three Summits of Bird Rock | B | 16 Sep (Sat) | Visits the three summits and hill fort atop dramatic Bird Rock (Craig-yr-Aderyn) which dominates the dreamy Dysynni Valley | 8 | 09:15 | 5 | ||
3 | Celtic Rainforest | C | 16 Sep (Sat) | A varied and interesting walk through the Celtic Rainforest of Coed Ganllwyd taking in waterfalls and goldmines | 4 | 10:00 | 4 | ||
4 | Walking the Cambrian hills south of Machynlleth | A | 17 Sep (Sun) | This walk heads south into the foothills of the Cambrian Mountains. At the viewpoint of Rhiw Goch it then returns following Glyndwr's Way | 11 | 08:45 | New | 7+ | Yes |
5 | Caerdeon and Sylfaen | C | 17 Sep (Sun) | Starting at Caerdeon the walk explores the Caegwian woodlands with excellent vistas over the Mawddach Estuary | 5 | 10:00 | 4 | ||
6 | Bryniau Glo & Foel Ispri circular from Llanelltyd | B | 18 Sep (Mon) | Ascending through woodland to the New precipice walk and Foel Ispri with possibly the finest views of the Mawddach Estuary | 7 | 09:15 | 5 | ||
7 | CADFAN WAY – Llwyngwril to Tywyn | C+ | 18 Sep (Mon) | Cadfan Way goes from Tywyn to Bardsey following the path of St Cadfan. This walk along the first section in churches in Llangelynin and Tywyn | 9 | 09:45 | New | 6 | Yes |
8 | Y Llethr and Diffwys | A | 19 Sep (Tue) | A strenuous walk from Ffordd Gors to the summit of Diffwys | 12 | 08:45 | 7.5 | ||
9 | CADFAN WAY – Porthmadog to Criccieth | C+ | 19 Sep (Tue) | Continuing in the footsteps of St Cadfan, this walk takes in some interesting history as well as lovely scenery | 8 | 09:45 | New | 6 | Yes |
10 | Cader Idris – New Route | A+ | 20 Sep (Wed) | Another chance to ascend this iconic Welsh mountain by a different route from that taken earlier years | 9 | 08:45 | New | 6 | |
11 | Figra & Cae Gwain circular from Farchynys | B | 20 Sep (Wed) | An interesting and varied walk above Farchynys ascending through woodland passing gold mines and the “Cerrig y Cledd” or swordstone | 8 | 09:15 | 5 | ||
12 | Wales Coastal Path – Aberdyfi to Machynlleth | B+ | 21 Sep (Thu) | This the final section of the Wales Coast Path in Gwynedd and follows the Dyfi estuary inland to the first river crossing at Machynlleth | 12.5 | 09:15 | New | 7 | Yes |
13 | RSPB Reserve at Coed Garth Gell | C | 21 Sep (Thu) | RSPB GarthGell is an internationally important woodland and heath nature reserve with a network of paths that the leader may vary on the day | 5 | 09:45 | 5 | ||
14 | Pass of Aberglaslyn and Cnicht from Beddgelert | A | 22 Sep (Fri) | An alternative ascent of the Welsh mini-Matterhorn, Cnicht from Beddgelert taking in the famous Pass of Aberglaslyn and Llyn Dinas | 12 | 08:45 | 7 | ||
15 | Ardudwy Way Part 2 – Talybont to Harlech | B+ | 23 Sep (Sat) | The Ardudwy Way is a 24 mile “mid-level” walk from Barmouth to Llandecwyn. This walk is over the middle section from Talybont to Harlech | 12 | 09:15 | 8 | Yes | |
16 | Coed Lletywalter and Coed Aberartro finish in the Victoria Inn | C | 23 Sep (Sat) | Coed Lletwalter is aan area of Special Scientific Interest and Coed Aberartro is part of Meirioneth area of Ancient Oakwoods. Finish at the Victoria Inn for a welcome drink | 5 | 10:00 | New | 4 | |
17 | Diffwys /Llethr circular from Cwm Mynach | A | 24 Sep (Sun) | A testing walk from Cwm Mynach taking in the Southern Rhinogydd peaks of Diffwys and Y Lethr via Crib y Rhiw | 8 | 08:45 | 6 | ||
18 | Giants Head and Penmaenpool | C+ | 24 Sep (Sun) | A circular walk to one of our famous landmarks and return on the Mawddach Trail | 7 | 10:00 | 6 | ||
19 | Moel Ysgyfarnogod & Foel Penolau from Llyn Trawsfynydd | A | 25 Sep (Mon) | A dramatic circular walk into the lonely Rhinogs from Llyn Trawsfynydd to reach Moel Ysgarfarnogod and craggy Foel Penolau | 8.5 | 08:45 | New | 7 |
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