Barmouth,
North Wales, UK |
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The picturesque seaside resort of Barmouth is set in one of the
most scenic locations in Wales at the mouth of the magnificent
Mawddach mountain estuary on the west coast. The town is surrounded
by the mountains of Southern Snowdonia, and fringed by golden
sands which stretch along Cardigan Bay.
A popular
holiday spot in Victorian times, Barmouth has a large beach and
a beautiful harbour, as well as some fantastic walks. To the east,
the Panorama Walk leads along the cliffs 
overlooking
the town, from where there are spectacular views of the estuary,
coast and mountains. The Mawddach estuary is one of the most attractive
spots on the Cambrian coast, and is a haven for birdlife, with
two RSPB reserves in the valley.
Crossing over
Barmouth's bridge, the Mawddach Trail runs 15km along a disused
railway track south of the estuary to Dolgellau, passing through
a rich variety of woodlands and wetlands. For a scenic trip that
doesn't involve walking you can catch the ferry across the estuary
to Penrhyn Point, from where you can ride on the Fairbourne and
Barmouth Steam Railway which is a two-mile trip along the coast
to the small village of Fairbourne. Alternatively you can walk
to Fairbourne and catch the train and ferry back to Barmouth.
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