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Things to see in Criccieth (United Kingdom): 38 places and when to go
Criccieth is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 38 places in and around it, mainly Nature (26), Mountains (21), History (7). The best known are Harlech Castle, Criccieth Castle and Moel Hebog. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 22. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 52.9161, -4.2326
- Places
- 38 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (26) · Mountains (21) · History (7) · Wildlife (4) · Temples (2) · Museums and art (2)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester, 139 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Moel Hebog, at 783 m.
What to see in Criccieth
The places in and around Criccieth, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Harlech CastleCastle in Harlech, Gwynedd, Wales10 km
- Criccieth CastleCastle in Criccieth, North Wales3 m
- Moel HebogMountain (783m) in Gwynedd11 km
- Tremadog BayBay in Wales, UK14 km
- Mynydd Graig GochHill (609.75m) in Gwynedd11 km
- Mynydd Tal-y-MigneddMountain (653m) in Gwynedd14 km
- Mynydd Drws-y-CoedMountain (695m) in Gwynedd15 km
- Tre'r CeiriLarge Iron Age hillfort14 km
- Craig Cwm SilynMountain (734m) in Gwynedd13 km
- Gyrn DduHill (522.1m) in Gwynedd13 km
- Moel LefnMountain (638m) in Gwynedd12 km
- Moel yr OgofMountain (655m) in Gwynedd12 km
- St Cynhaearn's Church, YnyscynhaearnChurch in Ynyscynhaearn, north Wales2.8 km
- Trum y DdysglMountain (709m) in Gwynedd15 km
- Bwlch MawrHill (510.3m) in Gwynedd12 km
- Cors Gyfelog National Nature ReserveSite of Special Scientific Interest in Wales11 km
- Dolbenmaen CastleCastle in Gwynedd, Wales5.4 km
- Garnedd GochHill (700m) in Gwynedd12 km
- Moel y GestHill (263m) in Gwynedd5.1 km
- Pen LlystynRoman fort in Gwynedd, Wales7.5 km
- St Tanwg's Church, LlandanwgGrade I listed church in Llandanwg, Wales, United Kingdom12 km
- Bryn BanogHill (520m) in Gwynedd11 km
- Coed Tremadog National Nature ReserveNational nature reserve in Gwynedd, Wales7.3 km
- Grave of David Lloyd GeorgeGrade II* listed building in Gwynedd2.6 km
And the other 14, by what you come to do:
- Museums and art: Lloyd George Museum, Porthmadog Maritime Museum
- Nature: Morfa Harlech National Nature Reserve, Ogof Foel, Bywyd Gwyllt Glaslyn Wildlife, Cefn-trefor-fawr, Clogwyn Gwyn, Hir Ynys, Moel Goedog, Moel y Gerddi, Y Garth, Ynys Fawr
- History: Penarth Fawr
- Hiking: Cae Amos Bothy
When to go to Criccieth
The best time to visit Criccieth is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:52
- FebPossible9:34
- MarPossible11:30
- AprBest time13:41
- MayBest time15:34
- JunBest time16:38
- JulBest time16:11
- AugBest time14:31
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:17
- NovBetter not8:21
- DecPossible7:22
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 22. In April, 38 of the 38 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Criccieth
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN, Manchester, Greater Manchester), 139 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Criccieth?
The best known: Harlech Castle, Criccieth Castle, Moel Hebog, Tremadog Bay, Mynydd Graig Goch. In all, 38 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Criccieth?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 22.
How do you get to Criccieth?
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN), 139 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Criccieth as the destination and these 38 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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