Meirionnydd Coast Path
Self-guided walking holidays along the Meirionnydd Coast Path, part of the Wales Coast Path.
Meirionnydd Coast Path
https://www.contours.co.uk/meirionnydd-coast-path
A self-guided walking holiday along the Meirionnydd section of the Wales Coast Path, from Porthmadog to Machynlleth.
From £615 per person
From £615 per person
From the town of Porthmadog to the ancient city of Machynlleth, the Meirionnydd Coast Path follows a gentle coastline of dunes, marshes and quiet beaches.
Along the way, this walking holiday visits a variety of towns, villages and harbours, as well as fascinating historic landmarks including standing stones, Iron Age hill forts and impressive castles. This section of the Wales Coast Path is home to an abundance of wildlife, including the many species of birds that frequent the Morfa Dyffryn Site of Special Scientific Interest.
A walking holiday along the Meirionnydd Coast Path is the ideal choice for those keen to see the magical beauty this corner of Wales has to offer.
Visiting one of Wales' most impressive castles at the World Heritage Site of Harlech Castle.
Admiring the contrast between the rugged mountains of the Snowdonia National Park and the gentle, sweeping beaches along the Meirionnydd coastline.
Experiencing the Glaslyn, Dywryd, Mawddach and Dyfi estuaries with their expansive sands, abundant birdlife and terrific scenery.
Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
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MECP1 | From Porthmadog to Machynlleth(L) | 4 days walking | £615 | |
MECP2 | From Porthmadog to Machynlleth(L) | 5 days walking | £735 | |
MECP3 | From Porthmadog to Machynlleth(L) | 6 days walking | £855 |
Travel to Porthmadog where your first night's accommodation will be booked
Porthmadog to Harlech. 11.5 miles (18.5km)
Harlech to Barmouth. 17.5 miles (28km)
Barmouth to Tywyn. 19 miles (30.5km)
Tywyn to Machynlleth(L). 14 miles (22.5km)
Depart from Machynlleth(L) after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to travel more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation in most cases; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard if practical. A very limited number of stops will require you to travel on foot up to two miles off the trail, however these instances will be clearly communicated to you if applicable.
Further transfers may also be required due to some accommodations having a two-night minimum booking policy, especially at weekends.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog-friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
Visiting one of Wales' most impressive castles at the World Heritage Site of Harlech Castle.
Admiring the contrast between the rugged mountains of the Snowdonia National Park and the gentle, sweeping beaches along the Meirionnydd coastline.
Experiencing the Glaslyn, Dywryd, Mawddach and Dyfi estuaries with their expansive sands, abundant birdlife and terrific scenery.
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
To find out more about the weather forecast for your chosen holiday's general location, please see the following websites:
“Perfect length walks, great scenery and places, the taxis to and from worked fine, Accommodations offered interesting variations and ended with perfection! Thanks for sorting out the taxi for me when I got mixed up! It is evidence that you manage all us walkers and service providers very well!”Mrs Batt, UK
“This area of the WCP has well maintained paths and good signs which enabled us to relax and enjoy the walking and scenery.”Ms Sharp, UK
“It was a great walk; not too strenuous and with beautiful coastal views. Contours is a fantastic company; my trip was very well organized and I had no issues with anything. I would certainly use them again. A great mix of castles, history and beautiful views. Mileage was good; allowed for exploration of various towns along the way. Would certainly use Contours for future trips.”Mrs Naughton, USA
“We enjoy walking out of season and expect poor weather. The length of each day’s walk suited us well.”Mrs Tillotson, UK
“Another beautiful stretch of Welsh coastline, with a pleasing mix of sandy beaches and high-level sections with stunning views of sea and mountains.”Mr Julyan, UK
“Lovely scenery and amazing weather. More road walking than we would like, but not much to be done about that.”Ms Palmer, UK
“Very nice and beautiful view I have seen during this walking tour, enjoy a lot, and nice accommodation, the owners of the B&B are all friendly and helpful.”Miss Zhang, Italy