Criccieth
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It is one of the more easterly towns on the south coast of Llŷn and overlooks Tremadog Bay. It is associated with the one time PM of the UK, David Lloyd George, who grew up in the nearby village of Llanystumdwy.
Get in
By train
Criccieth railway stationOn the Cambrian Coast Line between Pwllheli and Machynlleth with connections to Shrewsbury (England) and Birmingham (England)
By bus
- 3 Arriva : Pwllheli – Criccieth – Porthmadog
- 1 Express Motors : Bangor – Caernarfon – Criccieth – Porthmadog
By car
Criccieth is on the A497 between from Porthmadog to Pwllheli. From Caernarfon take the A487 then the B4411.See
Criccieth Castlewas built by Prince Llywelyn ab Iorwerth in the early 13th century. The castle's most notable feature is its massive twin-towered gatehouse.
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address: Llanystumdwy
Eat
Some outstanding ice cream is available here.
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address: 5 Castle St CricciethIce cream shop with many flavors and topping options.
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phone: +44 1766 522081address: Castle StNice traditional fish and chips. There was a line out the door waiting for it to open for dinner one afternoon.
Sleep
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address: Porthmadog Road
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phone: +44 1766 522385Hotel & Restaurant
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phone: +44 1766 522257address: caernarfon road criccieth ll52 0ap9 bedroom guest house. AA 4gold star award and AA Breakfast Award. Very comfortable and welcoming.
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phone: +44 1766 810295 or +44 776 9864642address: Rhos Cottages, Ynys,Criccieth.LL52 0PBA collection of 4 quality 5 Star (Visit Wales Graded) self catering cottages. Situated 4 miles north of Criccieth in peaceful secluded grounds with lovely views of Snowdonia and country walks from the door down to the Coastal Path. Accommodation sleeps 2 - 6 people and is open all year. Always warm and inviting.