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Harlech Castle
Mighty concentric fortress built by Edward I in the 1280s, perched on a dramatic crag with sweeping views across Cardigan Bay to Snowdonia.
11 km · about 20 min drive
Wales, United Kingdom · Europe
Criccieth works well as a base: 15 minutes from Porthmadog, 23km from Snowdonia National Park (Eryri).
Criccieth is a town located in Wales, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,753, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Criccieth sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Criccieth to your route.
Criccieth, also spelled Cricieth ([ˈkrɪkjɛθ] ), is a town and community in Gwynedd, Wales, on the boundary between the Llŷn Peninsula and Eifionydd. The town is 5 miles (8 km) west of Porthmadog, 9 miles (14 km) east of Pwllheli and 17 miles (27 km) south of Caernarfon. It had a population of 1,826 in 2001, reducingRead more
to 1,753 at the 2011 census.
The town is a seaside resort, popular with families. Attractions include the ruins of Criccieth Castle, which have extensive views over the town and surrounding countryside. In the centre is Y Maes, part of the original medieval town common.
The town is noted for its fairs, held on 23 May and 29 June every year, when large numbers of people visit the fairground and the market which spreads through many of the streets of the town.
The town styles itself the "Pearl of Wales on the Shores of Snowdonia".
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Criccieth is located in Wales, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 52.9205 latitude, -4.2346 longitude.
Criccieth has a population of approximately 1,753 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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castle
Mighty concentric fortress built by Edward I in the 1280s, perched on a dramatic crag with sweeping views across Cardigan Bay to Snowdonia.
11 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A gorgeous wooded gorge where road, river and steam railway thread beneath steep crags near Beddgelert.
12 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Fantastical Italianate village on the shores of Cardigan Bay, designed by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis and famous as the setting of The Prisoner.
14 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Wales's highest peak at 1,085 metres, accessible by multiple walking routes or the Snowdon Mountain Railway, with views spanning to Ireland.
20 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The starting point for Snowdon summit trails at 359 metres, with views down the Llanberis Pass flanked by towering slate mountains.
21 km · about 25 min drive
restaurant
1842 red-brick pub standing directly on the sand at Porthdinllaen, rated among the world's top beach bars. No road access: park at Morfa Nefyn and walk the beach or golf course; pints arrive by boat and tractor.
22 km · about 25 min drive
national park
Wales's premier mountain landscape, home to Mount Snowdon and dramatic peaks, lakes, and coastline.
23 km · about 25 min drive
mountain pass
The A470's dramatic 385m crossing between Dolwyddelan and Blaenau Ffestiniog, threading slate-strewn peaks at the heart of Eryri. One of the highest and most scenic main-road passes in Wales.
23 km · about 25 min drive
April to October
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