Criccieth Beach
Criccieth, Gwynedd
The town sits behind a rocky headland dominated by a 13th century castle. The rocky beach extends east becoming shingle and finally sand which stretches away to Tremadog bay.
Beach Type
Shingle/Rocks/SandFacilities
The town has shops and pubs and cafesThere are toilets
A promenade and a slipway giving disabled access to the beach
Activities
BoatingSwimming
Parking
parking available a short walk from the beach.Water Quality
GoodLifeguard
NoDogs
Dogs are restricted.Location
Nearest town: CricciethCounty: Gwynedd
Latitude/Longitude: 52.9189, -4.22641
Postcode: LL52 0HP
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
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Access
Take the A497 from porthmadogPublic Transport
Bus service number 3 runs from Pwllheli - Criccieth - Pentrefelin - Porthmadog.Nearest Railway Stations
Criccieth (Less than a mile away)Porthmadog (Approx. 4 miles away)
Penychain (Approx. 5 miles away)
Abererch (Approx. 6 miles away)
Minffordd (Approx. 6 miles away)
Tourist Information
Porthmadog TIC High Street. Porthmadog. Gwynedd. LL49 9LD Phone: 01766 512981See the Environment Agency report for this beach