Barmouth bridge sur moto?

Finally rode over the bridge last month on my GS800 with daughter on back and friend on his 800 as well, heard that you could years ago but never did when trail riding in area with mates.Have to say only did after local said it was ok to do so just go slowly which was the case anyway due to large number of walkers,who were all fine except one lone women
 
Finally rode over the bridge last month on my GS800 with daughter on back and friend on his 800 as well, heard that you could years ago but never did when trail riding in area with mates.Have to say only did after local said it was ok to do so just go slowly which was the case anyway due to large number of walkers,who were all fine except one lone women

rode the bridge many many times X7 in the 80's GS this year and yes there is always one that thinks you should not, it is a business you pay to use it fuck em they don't like you because your on a bike.
 
Free to cross!

Someone posted on here recently about the Barmouth railway bridge now being toll free to cross so I decided to go and check it out whilst the sun was shining last week. Stunning views along the way. Hope you like the pics.
 

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well was it free? I have been over twice recently and toll office boarded up, a local told me that the staff had been made redundant, and cannot be replaced.
 
Yes it was free, see below link.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-west-wales-22853160


Cyclists and walkers using an historic bridge in Gwynedd can cross it free after the toll collectors left and were not replaced.

But taxpayers face a £23,000 bill for part of the upkeep of the footbridge next to Barmouth railway viaduct, which crosses the Mawddach estuary.

In a report to Gwynedd council's cabinet, councillors are asked to consider other ways to raise the money.

It said it was not cost effective to pay people to collect the 90p toll.

The council has to pay Network Rail, the owners of the largely wooden bridge, £39,405 each year for a licence to allow walkers, cyclists and motorcyclists to use it.

This contributes towards the maintenance of the Grade II listed structure, which dates back to 1867.

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The path is located in a very scenic part of Gwynedd's coast; it crosses Morfa Mawddach on a bridge of historical relevance”

Gwynedd council report
The bridge runs between Morfa Mawddach near Arthog and Barmouth, is used by the Cambrian Railway Line, but is part of a scenic route for cyclists and walkers.

Until April of this year, a married couple who lived in a toll house next to the viaduct were employed by the council to collect the tolls from Easter to September.

But after they left their posts, they have not been replaced and the council cabinet is now being asked to consider abolishing the tolls and look into new ways to fund the 900m long bridge, which is a tourist attraction and of local importance.

This has left the local authority facing a £23,000 deficit this year - the shortfall between what is allocated in the council's budget and the total money which Network Rail requires.

The report, which cabinet members will consider at a meeting in Caernarfon on Tuesday, says: "The path is located in a very scenic part of Gwynedd's coast; it crosses Morfa Mawddach on a bridge of historical relevance.

"The path is of national importance as part of the Wales Coastal Path and part of the National Cycle Route linking north to south Wales since 1996."

It says the council could consider other ways to collect the money, such as seeking contributions from sustainable transport charity Sustrans, Natural Resources Wales, town and community councils and Snowdonia National Park.

If it is decided that the tolls should continue, the report says the council could look for for help from local businesses or the voluntary sector.

Until a decision is reached, the report recommends that no tolls are charged for the use of the bridge.

Plans for its future are expected to be in place by around April next year.
 
The narrowest part of the whole trip is passing through what was the toll booth, fits through with the panniers with an inch or two to spare each side, JUST! But its well worth it on a sunny day and even better if the tide is in, glorious! Highly recommended before the either ban bikes or start charging again.
 
View of the bridge from up high.
 

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Today’s crossing :thumb2
 

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Hi Paul,
Please confirm you can get all the way across on motorcycle. -just like we could 2 or 3 years ago!

Thank you.
Dave
 
Yes Dave you can.... well you certainly could do 3 weeks ago.

Be prepared for stroppy walkers who don’t realise bikes have access across there too.
 
Yes Dave you can.... well you certainly could do 3 weeks ago.

Be prepared for stroppy walkers who don’t realise bikes have access across there too.

Better off going mid week when there's fewer tourists who if they complain enough will deny our access.
I once went across on a Bank Holiday with a load of trail bikes, it was pretty embarrassing!
 
It was a Wednesday (4th of this month) that I went over but it was still busy.
 
Mid week a couple of weeks ago
Not many walkers and nobody said boo :eek:
 

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