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Each route includes extracts from the appropriate OS Landranger map. A number of sketch maps at a scale of approximately 1:25,000 are included to show the route in more detail over complicated sections. The maps in the guide are not intended as a substitute for the overall OS maps themselves, which walkers should also take with them. The 1:25,000 Explorer maps are especially recommended.

In the route descriptions key features that appear on the OS and sketch maps are shown in bold type to help with navigation.

In the appendices you will find a summary of the route distances and ascents/descents, and information on facilities such as places with accommodation, shops, cash points and where you can find a place to have lunch or an evening meal, and finally the addresses, websites and telephone numbers of useful contacts, including tourist information centres.

THE SNOWDONIA COAST PATH

DAY 1

Porthmadog to Maentwrog

StartGlaslyn Bridge, Porthmadog (SH 570 384)FinishSt Twrog’s Church, Maentwrog (SH 664 405)Distance14.5km (9 miles)Ascent325m (1065ft)Descent290m (950ft)Time5hrsMapsOS Landranger 124; OS Explorer OL18RefreshmentsWide choice at Porthmadog; pubs and café at Penrhyndeudraeth; Oakeley Arms at Tan-y-bwlch and pub at MaentwrogPublic transportRegular buses from Porthmadog to Maentwrog and Pwllheli; trains to Pwllheli and all stations to Machynlleth and national routesAccommodationPorthmadog (B&Bs, guest houses, hotels, campsites); Minffordd (B&B); Portmeirion (hotels); Penrhyndeudraeth (B&B, campsite); Tan-y-bwlch (hotel); Maentwrog (B&B, hotel)

The walk begins with a mixture of road, lanes and field paths to Penrhyndeudraeth. Thereafter it is mainly through forest on paths and forest roads, with many ups and downs and some complicated route-finding at times. The going is generally firm underfoot.