The Barmouth Walking Festival is over for 2024. Over 220 walkers took part with 600 walk bookings.
We've left the details of 2024 walks on the website for now so you get a flavour of the possibilities. This website will be updated with the 2025 program in the spring with bookings open from June 2025.
Save the dates: 13th - 22nd September 2025
About Us
During the last 20 years Barmouth Walking Festival has been encouraging visitors to experience the beauty of South Eryri on foot, guided by experienced and knowledgeable leaders.
This year is no exception, offering a varied programme of walks ranging from a challenging all day hike to a walk for relaxation and mindfulness. This year also sees the return of the popular Photographic Walk and Workshop as well as our Woodland Trust walk.
Other Festival Events
We understand that after a hard day's walking, many of you appreciate the opportunity to get together with other walkers, friends and family.On offer this year, we have the brilliant Fish & Chip Supper, back by popular demand. This will also include an entertaining and informative talk by an expert, and author, on the local area.We will also be hosting an informal Reception for all Walkers, Buffet Meal with Murder Mystery, a Music Evening, starring Nashville group “Willow Hill” and a Curry Evening with slideshow provided by local photographer Helen Iles.See event list for details by clicking the ‘Book’ button at the top of this page.
Registration
Walkers meet at the “Carousal” Cafe at least 15 minutes before their walk departure time. Departure times are listed against each walk below.The cafe will open at 7.30 for the Festival so that walkers can take advantage of their superb cooked breakfasts as well as snacks and drinks for the day ahead.
Choosing Your Walks
Grades, distance, times and ascent are provided for guidance only and may be subject to change if conditions determine.
The Grading guide below will help you select the walks that are right for you.
Grade A+ Extremely hard & strenuous. Experienced walkers only.
Grade A Hard
Grade B+ Moderately hard
Grade B Moderate
Grade C+ Easy moderate
Grade C Easier
Booking Your Walks
Scroll down this page for a full list of the walks and use the Grade & Date filters to narrow your search as required, or alternatively click the ‘Book’ button at the top of this page. Please read the description of each walk carefully and note its grade to ensure you are fit enough to participate. (please refer to Grading Guide above)
You must only book your own walks and you will need to read and accept our Terms & Conditions prior to completion. You cannot book walks for anyone else.
If you wish to bring your dog, please check walk details for suitability before booking. (Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times). It is worth noting that not all public transport will take dogs and you are advised to check this with the relevant transport company before booking your walks.
All walks are priced at £5 (excluding those on Monday 23rd September which are FREE). Bookings can be made using credit or debit card and payment will be taken at the time of booking. Bookings will be confirmed by email.
*If you need to amend your booking please email hello@barmouthwalkingfestival.co.uk with your booking reference and details of the change you wish to make. Requests for refunds will be considered by the Organisers and repayments made at their discretion.
Make sure you’re prepared for your walk
Please download and ensure you understand our Guidance for Walkers before you book.
Programme
Click on a walk title for more information and to book
Public Transport Needed
Suitable for Dogs
Not Suitable for Dogs
Number | Walk Name | Date | Grade | Distance | Duration | Start Time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Walk01 | Aran Fawddwy and Aran Benllyn from Cwm Cywarch (GG) | 14 Sep (Sat) | A | 11 Miles | 8 Hours | 08:45 | ||
Walk02 | Dolgellau to Barmouth (SC) | 14 Sep (Sat) | B+ | 10 Miles | 5 Hours | 09:15 | ||
Walk03 | Woodland Trust and Llanbedr Beer Festival (MD) | 14 Sep (Sat) | C | 5 Miles | 5 Hours | 09:30 | ||
Walk04 | NEW Mawddach Trail Barmouth to Dolgellau (SR) | 14 Sep (Sat) | C | 9.5 Miles | 6 Hours | 10:00 | ||
Walk05 | “The big’un” (JB) | 15 Sep (Sun) | A+ | 24 Miles | 10+ hours | 06:30 | ||
Walk06 | NEW Llandecwyn Loop (RWE) | 15 Sep (Sun) | B+ | 11 Miles | 5 Hours | 09:30 | ||
Walk07 | What 3 Words Wander (PH) | 15 Sep (Sun) | C | Who knows! | 3 Hours | 12:30 | ||
Walk08 | Woodland Trust Walk (MD) | 15 Sep (Sun) | C | 5 Miles | 5 Hours | 10:00 | ||
Walk09 | The Rhinogydd 'Badlands' (DT) | 16 Sep (Mon) | A | 5.5 Miles | 5 Hours | 08:45 | ||
Walk10 | NEW Aberdyfi to Machynlleth Coastal Path (SR) | 16 Sep (Mon) | B | 13 Miles | 7 Hours | 10:00 | ||
Walk11 | NEW Mindfulness (DiF&PT) | 16 Sep (Mon) | C | 4 Miles | 3.5 Hours | 10:00 | ||
Walk12 | Y Llethr and Diffwys from Cors Y Gedol (SC) | 17 Sep (Tue) | A | 12 Miles | 7 Hours | 08:45 | ||
Walk13 | Panorama & Passes (PD) | 17 Sep (Tue) | B | 8 Miles | 6 Hours | 09:15 | ||
Walk14 | Footsteps to Fairbourne (CR) | 17 Sep (Tue) | C/C+ | 7 Miles | 5 Hours | 10:00 | ||
Walk15 | Moelwyns from Tanygrisau (AT) | 18 Sep (Wed) | A | 8 Miles | 6 Hours | 08:45 | ||
Walk16 | Harlech Three Peaks (RMT) | 18 Sep (Wed) | B+ | 10.5 Miles | 5 Hours | 09:15 | ||
Walk17 | Barmouth’s Growth as a Holiday Town - Residents and Visitors (JH) | 18 Sep (Wed) | C | 4 Miles | 5 Hours | 10:00 | ||
Walk18 | Talybont Round (DiF&PT) | 18 Sep (Wed) | C | 7 Miles | 4 Hours | 10:00 | ||
Walk19 | Garn Fach and Y Garn from George lll, Penmaenpool (GG) | 19 Sep (Thu) | A | 11.5 Miles | 8 Hours | 08:45 | ||
Walk20 | Kiwi Memorial Walk (PD) | 19 Sep (Thu) | B+ | 12.5 Miles | 7 Hours | 09:15 | ||
Walk21 | Afon Ysgethin Photography Walk (HI) | 19 Sep (Thu) | C | 5.5 Miles | 5 Hours | 10:00 | ||
Walk22 | Afon Ysgethin and into the hills (JS & PS) | 19 Sep (Thu) | C | 7.5 miles | 4.5 Hours | 09:15 | ||
Walk23 | NEW Conquering Cadair Idris (DF) | 20 Sep (Fri) | A | 8 Miles | 6.5 Hours | 08:45 | ||
Walk24 | NEW Beddgelert Belter (RWE) | 20 Sep (Fri) | B+ | 12 Miles | 6 Hours | 09:30 | ||
Walk25 | NEW Barmouth's Jesuit Connection (A Poet, a Sailor and Others!) (SR) | 20 Sep (Fri) | C | 4 Miles | 4.5 Hours | 10:00 | ||
Walk26 | Four Lakes and a Waterfall (SPB) | 21 Sep (Sat) | A | 8 Miles | 6 Hours | 08:45 | ||
Walk27 | Dolgellau Quaker Trail (Llwybyr y Crynwyr) (SR) | 21 Sep (Sat) | B | 6.5 Miles | 5 Hours | 09:15 | ||
Walk28 | Benar Beach - Shell Island - Llanbedr Circular (JS & PS) | 21 Sep (Sat) | C/C+ | 10 Miles | 5 Hours | 10:00 | ||
Walk29 | Arenig Fawr (AT) | 22 Sep (Sun) | A | 7 Miles | 5 Hours | 08:45 | ||
Walk30 | Bag a Meirionnydd Marilyn (RT) | 22 Sep (Sun) | B+ | 12 Miles | 6 Hours | 09:15 | ||
Walk31 | Above Barmouth and Beyond (MD) | 22 Sep (Sun) | C | 5 Miles | 5 Hours | 10:00 | ||
Walk32 | Game of Stones (SPB) | 23 Sep (Mon) | A | 9 Miles | 7 Hours | 08:45 | ||
Walk33 | Penmaenpool to Giant's Head (DM) | 23 Sep (Mon) | C | 7 Miles | 6 Hours | 10:00 |
Address: Barmouth Walking Festival c/o 2 Blueberry Drive, Mickleover, Derby DE3 0HL
Email: hello@barmouthwalkingfestival.co.uk
Tel: 07581 700877
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