Best walks near Machynlleth by train
Montgomeryshire · Wales | Walks by foot
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Tywyn Station to Barmouth Station (Merionethshire)
30m direct from Machynlleth.
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
Welshpool Station to Shrewsbury Station (Montgomeryshire)
45m direct from Machynlleth.
A long and flat route making use of the Severn Way, following the river closely. It is easy to follow with lots of cattle and includes about 4km of pavement walking along the B4380 at the Shrewsbury end. A good flatter alternative to more direct hilly routes. Makes use of the Severn Way, following the River Severn. Pub and camping roughly halfway, otherwise nowhere to get supplies.
39km.
Lots of cows along the riverside fields.
Lunch: Pub and camping about halfway, otherwise nowhere to get a snack or supplies.