Winding, lazily along a disused railway track, the Mawddach Trail which is owned and managed by the Snowdonia National Park Authority, follows the Mawddach estuary for 15 kilometres (9 miles) from Abermaw to Dolgellau.  The path, having been surfaced using compacted dust, has further been developed between Penmaenpool and Dolgellau to cater for disabled users.

Awe inspiring views can be seen whilst walking and cycling the path, especially of the estuary and the spectacular Abermaw bridge.  Also hidden along the path verges and outlying land are species rich habitats such as wetland and forestry, for example Coedydd Abergwynant, a woodland adjacent to the path which is owned by the Authority.  Since summer 1999, you are able to walk new circular paths which lead through the site.

The Mawddach Trail is part of Lôn Las Cymry, route number 8 on the National Cycle Network.

(Inforamtion Section, Snowdonia National Park Authority, 01766-770274)