Mawddach Estuary Road
A496 · Dolgellau → Barmouth · Wales
- Length
- 10 miles
- Drive time
- 20 min
- Type
- Coastal road
- Region
- Wales
Dolgellau to Barmouth along the north shore of the Mawddach — Wordsworth called this estuary sublime, and the road serves it up with Cadair Idris rising across the water.
Highlights of the Mawddach Estuary Road
- Mawddach estuary views
- Cadair Idris backdrop
- Barmouth bridge & seafront
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