Criccieth - West End 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

sand

Facilities

The town has shops and pubs and cafes
There are toilets
A promenade and a slipway giving disabled access to the beach

Activities

Boating

Parking

parking available a short walk from the beach.

Water Quality

Acceptable

Lifeguard

No

Dogs

Dogs restricted.

Location

Nearest town: Criccieth
County: Gwynedd
Latitude/Longitude: 52.9179, -4.22866
Postcode: LL52 0HL
(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 Porthmadog

Public Transport

Bus service number 3 runs from Pwllheli - Criccieth - Pentrefelin - Porthmadog.

Nearest Railway Stations

Criccieth (Less than half 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 512981

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Criccieth

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