Borth-y-Gest – The Glaslyn Estuary loop from Porthmadog
Borth-y-Gest – The Glaslyn Estuary loop from Porthmadog
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Borth-y-Gest – The Glaslyn Estuary loop from Porthmadog
02:49
10.7km
90m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: February 22, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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1.78 km
Borth-y-Gest
Highlight • Viewpoint
2.19 km
The Glaslyn Estuary
Highlight • Beach
Tip by
2.68 km
Pen-y-Banc Beach and Nature Reserve
Highlight • Natural
Tip by
3.56 km
View of the Afon Glaslyn Estuary from Borth-y-Gest
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
4.23 km
Beach
Beach
6.33 km
Porthmadog Golf Club
Highlight • Structure
8.55 km
St Cyngar's Church, Borth-y-Gest
Highlight • Religious Site
Described as 'a dour church' it is made of dark local stone laid in crazy-paving fashion. Small and upright, its plan comprises nave and chancel in one with transepts, the north one heavily buttressed with catslide roof. Pointed windows are in singles, pairs and triplets, all with rectangular lead glazing. A slate-clad porch was added in 1964.
An arch is positioned, curiously, mid-way along the nave. With medieval-style arch-brace trusses and flat wide purlins west of the arch, and a boarded ceiling to the east, it was suggested that the church may have been planned to be longer.
Tip by
10.7 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
3.23 km
2.82 km
2.35 km
1.16 km
693 m
440 m
Surfaces
3.19 km
2.85 km
2.66 km
857 m
663 m
459 m
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