Harlech Castle & the Steepest Road

Walks, Wales, Gwynedd

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  • This walk starts at Harlech railway station, served by trains on the Cambrian Coast Line from Pwllheli to Aberystwyth and Shrewsbury.

    Step 1: This walk starts at Harlech railway station, served by trains on the Cambrian Coast Line from Pwllheli to Aberystwyth and Shrewsbury.

  • Leave the station by walking to the end of the platform.

    Step 2: Leave the station by walking to the end of the platform.

  • Then turn left to follow the path over the railway tracks. Stop, look and listen for trains before you do so.

    Step 3: Then turn left to follow the path over the railway tracks. Stop, look and listen for trains before you do so.

  • Cross Hwylfar Nant and turn left to walk along it on the other side.

    Step 4: Cross Hwylfar Nant and turn left to walk along it on the other side.

  • Turn right into Ffordd Pen Llech by the sign noting it is 'the world's steepest street'.

    Step 5: Turn right into Ffordd Pen Llech by the sign noting it is 'the world's steepest street'.

  • Follow the road up the hill. There is no footpath so take care.

    Step 6: Follow the road up the hill. There is no footpath so take care.

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