Connect Harlech with Slow Ways
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Give a hike!Wales / Gwynedd / Harlech
Harlech’s three Slow Ways are 50% checked
Help connect Harlech
Many Slow Ways have several route options. Some will be better than others, or good for different reasons.
Our goal is for each Slow Way to have at least one route that is verified and surveyed. To be verified – and get its snail badge – a route needs at least three positive reviews.
Give a hike and help get a for every one of Harlech’s Slow Ways.
Walk to Harlech from further afield
| Slow Way | Route | To do | ||||||||
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Harlech—Barmouth
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Harbar one |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 22km/14mi | Ascent 625m | Descent 626m | ||
Harlech—Barmouth
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Harbar two |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 21km/13mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
Harlech—Trawsfynydd
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Hartra one |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 17km/10mi | Ascent 793m | Descent 566m | |
Harlech—Trawsfynydd
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Hartra two |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 23km/14mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
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Harlech—Trawsfynydd
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Hartra three |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 24km/15mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
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Porthmadog—Harlech
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Porhar one |
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U U |
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Double check | Distance 18km/11mi | Ascent 171m | Descent 172m | |
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Porthmadog—Harlech
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Porhar two |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 17km/10mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
Porthmadog—Harlech
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Porhar three |
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4 X |
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Verify me | Distance 19km/12mi | Ascent - | Descent - |
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Collective progress
47% of Harlech’s three route options are drawn, reviewed, surveyed and/or verified
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5 people have contributed to Harlech’s Slow Ways
0 people have pledged to walk and review a route
1 people have surveyed a route in Harlech
113km out of 159km have been walked and reviewed
165km of reviews have been shared in Harlech
Latest Updates
Lovely section of coast path that is clearly signed throughout. Extremely high tide meant section at Glastraeth was innundated in places. Good facilities in both Portmadog and Harlech....
Eddie Jones
Neil Summersgill added Hartra three, a new walk from Harlech to Trawsfynydd
Walk this routeThe tricky spots are not impassable but the heather makes it tricky to follow the path and the tufty grass makes it slow going to get to the river....
Neil Summersgill
Neil Summersgill added Hartra two, a new walk from Harlech to Trawsfynydd
Walk this routeI was talking to the farmer who owns the land in Trawsfynydd and he informed the bridge had been closed for some time....
Neil Summersgill
The hills around Barmouth are steep but the view across the estuary and towards the Rhinogs makes it worthwhile....
Neil Summersgill
Neil Summersgill added Harbar two, a new walk from Harlech to Barmouth
Walk this routeDepending on whether you follow the cycle path or the footpath beside the railway across the Cob, there may be an awkward road crossing at the end (following the cycle path avoids this)....
Tom Gough
It took me approximately 10 hours to complete. I started at Minffordd station and took the 20min bus ride to Harlech station via the 39. This begins with the highest incline in the world with a guiness world book of records poster that you can take a picture in front of. The following 5 miles were fine, the 6th mile has a significant incline which took you over the top of the hill once you pass the car park next to the lake. This is an approximately 11 mile walk once I added in all the detours....
Kelly Smith
danravenellison added Porhar three, a new walk from Porthmadog to Harlech
Walk this routedanravenellison added Porhar two, a new walk from Porthmadog to Harlech
Walk this routeOK, so this route is challenging in the summer and will be even more challenging in wetter months. We walked most of this route in the summer after a hot and dry period from Trawsfynydd to Harlech. The hillsides to the north-west of Llyn Cwm Bychan were so thick with bracken that we decided to descend onto the minor lane to find a new route, but towards Harlech the right of way we attempted to follow evaporated into impenetrable undergrowth (at OS Grid Ref: SH 58821 31165)....
danravenellison
I'm sharing an alternative route that I've checked that follows a path beside the A497. Otherwise, I am sure the Wales Coast Path route will be better if you are not in a rush!...
danravenellison
This is a good walk that in many places deserves 5 stars. You can expect some fabulous views across Snowdonia and lots of variation. It's missed out on the 5th star for me because of the walking beside the A497 - but that is all on paths and is safe....
danravenellison
Slow Ways added Hartra one, a new walk from Harlech to Trawsfynydd
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Porhar one, a new walk from Porthmadog to Harlech
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Harlech’s Slow Ways starting point
Grid ref
SH5806631420
Lat / Lon
52.86151° / -4.10971°
Easting / Northing
258,066E / 331,420N
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