Barmouth Bridge, Railway footbridge in Gwynedd, Wales
The 900-meter wooden railway viaduct crosses the Afon Mawddach estuary, connecting Morfa Mawddach with the coastal town of Barmouth.
The Aberystwyth and Welsh Coast Railway constructed the bridge in 1867, incorporating a lifting drawbridge section that was later replaced by a steel swing bridge in 1901.
The bridge forms part of National Cycle Route 8, enabling pedestrians and cyclists to experience the Welsh coastline while crossing the estuary alongside trains.
A toll of 70 pence applies to pedestrians crossing the bridge, with an additional 30 pence charge for bicycles using the dedicated walkway.
Marine woodworms continuously affect the timber structure, requiring regular maintenance to prevent deterioration of the longest wooden viaduct in Wales.
Location: Arthog
Location: Barmouth
Official opening: October 10, 1867
Elevation above the sea: 0 m
GPS coordinates: 52.71600,-4.04500
Latest update: May 19, 2025 00:42
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