Walks near Machynlleth by train
Montgomeryshire · Wales
MapA day hike in the countryside is just a simple train journey away — explore the most charmingly located railway stations near Machynlleth and plan your next day of green.
Alternatively, view walks directly from Machynlleth.
Fairbourne to Barmouth (Merionethshire)
1 hour from Machynlleth, with one change.
Aberystwyth Circular via Tan y Bwlch Beach (Cardiganshire)
30 minutes direct from Machynlleth.
Coast-and-riverside circuit around Aberystwyth's south beach, crossing the Ystwyth river to Tan y Bwlch beach, with an optional extension to Pen Dinas hillfort.
Waterway: three fifths along the Afon Ystwyth.
Coastal: two thirds along the coast.
Time: 3h30 (2h walking, 1h30 lunch)
Warnings: Some uneven terrain.
Walk details: Transport for Wales (tips, photos and turn-by-turn directions).
Newtown Circular via Fachwen Pool (Montgomeryshire)
30 minutes direct from Machynlleth.
Welshpool Circular via the Royal Oak (Montgomeryshire)
45 minutes direct from Machynlleth.
Aberdyfi to Tywyn (Merionethshire)
15 minutes direct from Machynlleth.
Recommended: Flat walk with a choice of beach or golf course routes.
Coastal: almost all along the coast.
Time: 3h (1h30 walking, 1h30 lunch)
Walk details: Railwalks.
Aberystwyth to Borth (Cardiganshire)
30 minutes direct from Machynlleth.
Tonfanau to Llwyngwril (Merionethshire)
45 minutes from Machynlleth, with one change.
Recommended: Nearly all inland, including a hill climb, finishing with a descent.
Time: 4h (2h30 walking, 1h30 lunch)
Walk details: Railwalks.
Llwyngwril to Fairbourne (Merionethshire)
45 minutes from Machynlleth, with one change.
Recommended: An inland walk, climbing hills then descending to Fairbourne.
Woodland: a fifth under tree cover.
Time: 4h30 (3h walking, 1h30 lunch)
Walk details: Railwalks.
Tywyn to Barmouth (Merionethshire)
30 minutes 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.
The Barmouth Bridge: A Grade II listed railway viaduct across the Mawddach estuary; at 820m it is the longest timber viaduct in Wales, with a walkway alongside the line.
Time: 8h (6h30 walking, 1h30 lunch)
Warnings: 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.
Walk details: Slow Ways.
Welshpool to Shrewsbury (Montgomeryshire)
45 minutes direct from Machynlleth.
Attingham Park Estate: Town Walls Tower (National Trust)
Time: 12h (9h30 walking, 1h30 lunch, 1h break)
Walk details: Slow Ways.