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Gwynedd
Slow Ways linking Porthmadog and Beddgelert, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Criccieth, Harlech, Trawsfynydd
Wales / Gwynedd / Porthmadog
Porthmadog’s five Slow Ways are 45% checked
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Walk to Porthmadog from further afield
| Slow Way | Route | To do | ||||||||
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Criccieth—Porthmadog
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Cripor one |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 10km/6mi | Ascent 165m | Descent 182m | |
Criccieth—Porthmadog
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Cripor two |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 11km/7mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
Porthmadog—Beddgelert
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Porbed one |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 14km/9mi | Ascent 603m | Descent 640m | ||
Porthmadog—Blaenau Ffestiniog
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Porbla one |
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U U |
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Double check | Distance 20km/12mi | Ascent 435m | Descent 649m | |
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Porthmadog—Blaenau Ffestiniog
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Porbla two |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 20km/12mi | 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 - | ||
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Porthmadog—Harlech
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Porhar three |
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4 X |
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Review me | Distance 19km/12mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
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Porthmadog—Trawsfynydd
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Portra one |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 19km/12mi | Ascent 452m | Descent 677m |
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Collective progress
50% of Porthmadog’s five route options are drawn, reviewed, surveyed and/or verified
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7 people have contributed to Porthmadog’s Slow Ways
2 people have pledged to walk and review a route
1 people have surveyed a route in Porthmadog
127km out of 146km have been walked and reviewed
136km of reviews have been shared in Porthmadog
Latest Updates
It is fairly level most of the way, although there are a few short climbs, and the going is generally good....
mgabgt
mgabgt added Cripor two, a new walk from Criccieth to Porthmadog
Walk this routeThe last stretch of the route is on paved quiet roads and it ends with a long walk along the seafront at Porthmadog, where the sea is actually not visible because the pavement is blocked by a road....
Petr Sadilek
Petr Sadilek added Porbla two, a new walk from Porthmadog to Blaenau Ffestiniog
Walk this routeWalkers should turn right then left towards a bus stop as shown on the first attached photo and follow paved roads. The route seems very inaccurate in this section because it suggests that walkers should not cross a railway line until after the Tanygrisiau reservoir. I believe the route should follow a marked footpath, cross the railway line and walk alongside the reservoir....
Petr Sadilek
Depending 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
The walk from Porthmadog to Criccieth forms part of the Wales Coastal Path and is an attractive walk with 2 beach sections....
Neil Ward
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 routeI'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
Proven navigation skills required to navigate were the path is unclear, too soft in wet weather or locally redirected. Has a section of very steep ground....
Ross
Really great walk, the coastal path between Morfa Bychan and Porthmadog is great with some superb coves and beaches. The route is 90% accurate. The only section which isn't quite right is from Criccieth to Black Rock....
Luke Williams
Slow Ways added Cripor one, a new walk from Criccieth to Porthmadog
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Porbed one, a new walk from Porthmadog to Beddgelert
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Porbla one, a new walk from Porthmadog to Blaenau Ffestiniog
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Porhar one, a new walk from Porthmadog to Harlech
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Portra one, a new walk from Porthmadog to Trawsfynydd
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Porthmadog’s Slow Ways starting point
Grid ref
SH5694738587
Lat / Lon
52.92560° / -4.12947°
Easting / Northing
256,947E / 338,587N
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Facilities
Users have reported that the following facilities can be found within 1km of Porthmadog's meeting point
Public toilet
Wheelchair accessible toilet
Supermarket or convenience shop
Restaurant, cafe or pub
Accommodation
Accommodation for under £50 a night
Campsite
Bothy
Free wifi
Mobility scooter hire
Off-road wheelchair hire
Disabled Parking
Train station
Bus stop
Ferry
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