Criccieth Travel Guide

 raquelitalarga Says:  Black Rock Sands, just along the coast (10 mins), has a huge expanse of sand which most visitors (including us eventually) take their cars onto. Lovely sand, a perfect beach for kids. A campsite is just behind the dunes (open Apr to Oct) and caves can be explored at one end. 

 raquelitalarga Says:  About 20 minutes drive away is Portmeirion. It is most famous as the location for the tv series 'The Prisoner' starring Patrick McGoohan. The resort is the creation of Clough Williams Ellis and you can find out all about his mad architectural vision on wikipedia and the... 

 Myfanwe Says:  The lifeboat station is run by the RNLI which stands for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. This is a voluntary organisation which is dependant on public donations and fundraising events for its' upkeep. For a small fee you can visit the lifeboat station which is open... 

 Myfanwe Says:  Walking along the promenade in Criccieth is a great way to stretch your legs, get some exercise and breath in that lovely sea air. There are fantastic views of the mountains in one direction and the Castle in the other. There is pay and display car parking right along the... 

 Myfanwe Says:  Criccieth Castle is perched high on a headland commanding excellent views from all angles. It is said that on a clear day you can make out the form of Harlech Castle across the waters but unfortunately I was at Criccieth on a grey, windy day so I did not witness this.The... 

 raquelitalarga Says:  Wander to the mouth of the Afon Dwfor river along the stony beach. Look back to take in great views of the castle ,examine the rock pools, do a bit of bird watching, then, if feet are tired, return along the coastal path where views are a little restricted in places. 

 raquelitalarga Says:  Travel along the A497 Pwllheli road and you'll come to the resting place of David Lloyd George. He was Liberal Prime Minister from 1916 to 1922. He grew up in the village and was highly influenced by his shoemaker uncle (whose cottage you can visit). Across from the cottage... 

 Myfanwe Says:  The Cadwalladers Ice Cream shop is situated at the bottom of the hill leading to the Castle - a nice treat after you're visit. There are loads of yummy flavours available & I usually take ages trying to decide which to have, I usually just go for my old favourite - mint choc... 

 raquelitalarga Says:  My other half used to visit Criccieth every summer and all his family go misty-eyed talking about Cadwaladers ice-cream. He remembers the cafe as a tiny shop where there was only one flavour on offer,vanilla, and it was made out back. Now you can sit in the cafe with a good... 

 Myfanwe Says:  Penarth Fawr is a Medieval Hall house which is situated off the A494 on the Lleyn Peninsular in North Wales.This attractive house is owned and cared for by CADW (Historic Monuments in Wales). There is no admission charge so you are free to wander around during reasonable...