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Criccieth

Criccieth is a town in Gwynedd district, Wales, United Kingdom of about 1,753 people. Within 50 km by road there are 204 places to visit: 101 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 forts & heritage and 25 churches. The must-see places are Criccieth Castle, St Cynhaearn's Church and Moel-Y-Gest.

52.9205° N, 4.2346° WPop. 1,753

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Within 30 km77 places
Within 50 km204
Must-see297
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Criccieth

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:23 pm

55 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Criccieth
  2. Harlech Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Moel-Y-Gestviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Moel Yr Ogofviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Mynydd Graig Gochviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Pen Llystyn Roman Fortfort · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Criccieth
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Criccieth?

Criccieth Castle (beach, about 1 km), St Cynhaearn's Church (church, about 3 km), Moel-Y-Gest (viewpoint, about 6 km), Craig Y Gesail (viewpoint, about 7 km), Pen Llystyn Roman Fort (fort, about 9 km), Mynydd Graig Goch (viewpoint, about 13 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Criccieth?

204 places on Spotwander: 101 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 15 beaches & coast, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Criccieth?

Moel-Y-Gest, about 6 km by road; Craig Y Gesail (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Criccieth?

Pen Llystyn Roman Fort, about 9 km by road; Harlech Castle (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Criccieth?

Start in Criccieth, visit Harlech Castle, then Moel-Y-Gest, then Moel Yr Ogof, then Mynydd Graig Goch, then Pen Llystyn Roman Fort, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.