Walks you can reach from Penhelyg by train

Tywyn Station to Barmouth Station (Merionethshire)

15m direct from Penhelyg.

wonderful views; Stunning views on a good day. A scenic, reasonably direct hill walk over the hills following the Wales Coast Path, with wonderful views, several fairly steep climbs and mostly sheep fields and country/forest lanes. Can get muddy when wet; stiles and ladder stiles make it walkers-only. Follows the Wales Coast Path for most of the way, cutting off the detour into Fairbourne. Passes long-abandoned buildings and disused slate quarries.

Tough: 22km, steep ascents.

Several steep climbs; some stiles and ladder stiles; can be muddy in wet weather. The A493 approach into Barmouth has no pavement and the road to the railway bridge can be busy; Barmouth Bridge has a toll. Waymarking is inconsistent, so carry a GPS or paper map. Follow Wales Coast Path signs over the GPX track at three detours.

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route

Tywyn Station to Machynlleth Station (Merionethshire)

15m direct from Penhelyg.

many good views. A reasonably direct hill walk, mostly on the Wales Coast Path though not very coastal, on good paths and tracks and lanes with several steep climbs and panoramic views. A rough track between farms can be a quagmire; some sections muddy and used by trail bikers. Mostly follows the Wales Coast Path. Passes close to Aberdovey, which can shorten the route by about 3 miles. The route can be split at Aberdovey.

Tough: 24km, steep ascents.

Several steep climbs; a rough track between Cefn-cynhafal and Bwlch farms can be deep mud. Short sections on the A493 have no pavement; take care. A navigation aid or paper map is useful.

Lunch: A pub at Pennal, roughly midway (no shops there).

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route

Aberystwyth Station to Machynlleth Station (Cardiganshire)

15m direct from Penhelyg.

Absolutely glorious route, beautiful, all kinds of terrain and natural beauty. A long, strenuous and glorious route following the Wales Coast Path the whole way, taking in coast, estuary, hills, lush wooded valleys, salt marshes and an ancient raised bog. Very steep and undulating with lots of up and down, stiles and steps and including paths hewn out of the rock and a final climb up Constitution Hill; recommended to split over more than one day. Follows the Wales Coast Path the whole way, well signposted. Crosses an ancient peat bog that helped earn the area UNESCO Biosphere status; wildlife includes butterflies and otters. Can be split over several days using the train at Borth and Dyfi Junction.

Tough: 32km, steep ascents.

This is a strenuous walk with a lot of steep hills at either end, with stiles and steps.

Lunch: Pubs and cafes at Borth, plus an ice cream at Clarach Bay.

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route