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Yr Afon


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About Yr Afon

The Brash bailing machine will be working the forest road sides in a variety of locations throughout Coed y Brenin. Please obey all signage and ensure operator has seen you before attempting to pass. This will affect both bike routes and walking trails.

A route suitable for the whole family - no technical singletrack sections. Based on forest roads and contouring the hillsides taking in the magnificent waterfalls on the Gain and Mawddach.

How to get there:

Yr Afon can be started from Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre in Coed y Brenin. Dolgellau, Porthmadog, Bala, Barmouth, and Machynlleth are the nearest towns or villages.

East off the A470, 8 miles North of Dolgellau just North of Ganllwyd, South of Trawsfynydd. Follow the brown tourist signs.

OS Grid Reference: SH 725 272
For details of public transport visit http://www.traveline-cymru.info/

What's on in Coed y Brenin

Family cycling on the Yr Afon family cycle trail

Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre Facilities.
ToiletsParking ChargeInformationParkingEasy AccessVisitor CentreRefreshmentsOther Facilities
Grade of trail:
Easy
Trail waymarking:
green
Length of trail:
10.8 km miles
Approximate time of trail:
1-3 hours
Open or closed:
open
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Contact:

Graeme Stringer
Recreation Ranger

e-mail: graeme.stringer@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

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Warning - Trails can become slippery due to adverse weather conditions. Please take extra care when in the forest. Suitable footwear should be worn at all times.

Yr Afon Trail Guide
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