Best walks to Machynlleth

Tywyn Station to Machynlleth Station

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

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