Afon Wen headland walk

Walks, Wales, Gwynedd

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  • The walk starts by the railway bridge at Afon Wen. It’s a good place to park. Otherwise, the #3 bus service stops at the top of the lane

    Step 1: The walk starts by the railway bridge at Afon Wen. It’s a good place to park. Otherwise, the #3 bus service stops at the top of the lane

  • There’s space to park about 5 cars here, by the roadside and under the bridge

    Step 2: There’s space to park about 5 cars here, by the roadside and under the bridge

  • From the railway, go under the bridge and follow the track along the riverside, downstream towards the sea

    Step 3: From the railway, go under the bridge and follow the track along the riverside, downstream towards the sea

  • The path rises up towards a grassed-over shingle bank, and the river bends away to the left

    Step 4: The path rises up towards a grassed-over shingle bank, and the river bends away to the left

  • Turn right as you reach the bank and follow the grassy coastal path up the steps to the gateway into the field above

    Step 5: Turn right as you reach the bank and follow the grassy coastal path up the steps to the gateway into the field above

  • The path continues along the left-hand boundary of the field, parallel with the shore

    Step 6: The path continues along the left-hand boundary of the field, parallel with the shore

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