Barmouth Bridge

Visited on Friday, 05th September 2025, once at Barmouth, I walked to and across the Barmouth Bridge from the town. I did the full walk over and then walked back. Surprised that motorcycles were allowed, and a little intimidating when they go by. I was blessed to have a scheduled train service go over the bridge when I was on it, and I recommend you try to coincide with such a service, or if you're really blessed, catch a rail tour. Lovely views all round.

Lovely location, Barmouth was v.busy, so didn't stop in the town, but enjoyed the views from near the panoramic walk, and from the small harbour on the way out of town (the Dolgellau side) where there is a small parking area on the left. Will definitely return when the school holidays are over and take the walk across the bridge.

Peaceful walk with stunning views worth a visit! Visited Barmouth Bridge recently and really enjoyed it. It’s a beautiful and peaceful place with great views perfect for a relaxing walk. You can park at Morfa Mawddach Station for free, but spaces are limited, so you might need to wait during busy times. There’s a toilet at the station, and a walking path from there takes you straight to the bridge. The walk takes about 20 to 30 minutes one way, so plan accordingly. Make sure to walk all the way to the Iron Bridge – the earlier part is wooden, but the iron section is especially scenic. If you check the train times, watching one cross the bridge is a nice bonus. A lovely place to visit for walkers, photographers, or anyone who enjoys peaceful views.

Gorgeous! Had a great walk over this and back again, did a bit of research on the train line app whilst sat on the bench at the other side and managed to time it walking back when a traine was coming over. It was fantastic!

Well maintained bridge. There is a donation point at the Barmouth side in the form of a Toll Troll. Longer than we expected, but we were treated to a migration, possibly, of large jellyfish. Great views all round of both the bay and sea. Will definately visit again when back in Barmouth!

An absolutely stunning bridge across the Afon Mawddach. The panoramic views are incredible and the rich history of the bridge creates a deeper appreciation as you cross. It’s a wonderful place to spot sea birds and if you’re lucky, you might even spot a train crossing on the joined viaduct. The trains slow down so even as the trains pass, it’s still peaceful. This bridge was an absolute delight to cross and I would recommend it to anyone visiting Barmouth/Abermaw. 5 stars!

I have been walking, cycling and riding over this amazing timber railway bridge for years. It has a combined walking & cycling path running parallel to the railway. The views of the Mawddach estuary are stunning whatever the weather, or the tide. It's great that Network Rail have just done a superb engineering job rehabilitating the bridge so that it will be good for years to come. I highly recommend walking over the bridge then up the hills behind Arthog and along the old road on the hillside before dropping down to the station at Llywingwril. Train back to Barmouth. Superb views over the Mawddach and Cardigan Bay

A great walk across the river over the railway bridge with some super views across the estuary. Accessable from Barmouth or Fairbourn. If visiting by car there's a free carpark with toilets at Morfa Mawddach station just 10 mins along the footpath/railway.