Harlech Castle & the Steepest Road

Harlech Community, Gwynedd

50 minutes / 2km

Head up the steepest road to the picture perfect village of Harlech. With stunning views to Yr Wyddfa / Snowdon plus castle & shops.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Cymuned Harlech, Gwynedd

Ewch i fyny’r ffordd fwyaf serth i bentref perffaith Harlech. Gyda golygfeydd godidog am yr Wyddfa yn ogystal â’r castell a siopau.

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