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Yr Afon
 

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


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:

Tony Griffiths



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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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