Tal-y-llyn and the Dysynni Coast Loop
Cross the Tal-y-llyn side of the hills from Dolgellau towards Corris, then turn for Tywyn and return along the coastal corridor towards Fairbourne. Mountain slopes and lower coastal country make a varied longer circuit.
Dolgellau area circular via Corris, Tywyn, Fairbourne · Gwynedd, Wales · 37 miles · 63 minutes estimated driving · Circular
Photo: @ DS Pugh / Geograph
Highlights along the way
Tal-y-llyn pass
The mountain section runs beneath the Cadair Idris side of the hills before the route turns towards the lower coastal country.
Dysynni coast corridor
The return from Tywyn towards Fairbourne links coastal farmland and estuary-side approaches.
Before you set off
Road gradients and bends require care. Railway visits and lake walks are separate optional activities; current opening is not assumed. Check current closures and conditions before travel. Estimated time excludes stops and live traffic. Points are through-road references, not parking. Optional town visits may require a separate detour.