Get in
[edit]By train
[edit]- 1 Criccieth railway station. On the Cambrian Coast Line between Pwllheli and Machynlleth with connections to Shrewsbury (England) and Birmingham (England)
By bus
[edit]- 3 Arriva: Pwllheli – Criccieth – Porthmadog
- 1 Express Motors[dead link]: Bangor – Caernarfon – Criccieth – Porthmadog
By car
[edit]Criccieth is on the A497 between from Porthmadog to Pwllheli. From Caernarfon take the A487 then the B4411.
Get around
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Map of Criccieth
See
[edit]- 1 Criccieth Castle. It was built by Prince Llywelyn ab Iorwerth in the early 13th century. The castle's most notable feature is its massive twin-towered gatehouse.
- 2 Lloyd George Museum, Llanystumdwy.
Do
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[edit]Eat
[edit]Some outstanding ice cream is available here.
- 1 Cadwaladers, 5 Castle St Criccieth (On the way to the castle from the main road.). Ice cream shop with many flavours and topping options.
- 2 Castle Fish and Chips, Castle St (on the road to the castle from the main road), ☏ +44 1766 522081. Nice traditional fish and chips.
Drink
[edit]Sleep
[edit]- 1 Henfaes, Porthmadog Road, ☏ +44 1766 522396, [email protected]. from £35 per person.
- 2 Bron Eifion Country House, ☏ +44 1766 522385. Hotel & restaurant.
- 3 Bron Rhiw Guest House, Caernarfon road Criccieth ll52 0ap (on B4411 Caernarfon Road), ☏ +44 1766 522257, [email protected]. 9 bedroom guest house. AA 4-gold star award and AA Breakfast Award. Very comfortable and welcoming. from £37pp.
- 4 Rhos Country Cottages (Holiday Cottages), Rhos Cottages, Ynys, Criccieth.LL52 0PB (One mile off the B4411 road at Rhoslan), ☏ +44 1766 810295, +44 776 9864642, [email protected]. A collection of 4 quality 5-star (Visit Wales Graded) self-catering cottages. It's 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. From £380 to £1200 weekly (winter breaks from £80 nightly).