Photo of Criccieth beach with gray pebble surface

Photo of Criccieth beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Criccieth beach with long straight shore

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Photo of Criccieth beach and the settlement

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5.7

Pleasant

Criccieth beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Criccieth beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Criccieth beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Swn-y-Mor is the closest place located 1300 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Criccieth beach?

There are 181 places to stay in the Criccieth beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Criccieth beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=496979&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Caerwylan Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7685623&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Lobster Shack</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5138607&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Maelgwyn</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5481430&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Iris</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7214500&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Ty Ardwyn</a></li></ul>

Criccieth, United Kingdom

#120 out of 119 in Wales

5.7

Pleasant

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Gray pebble Pebbles bottom Fully waves protected Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Criccieth • 1.5 km

Map of beach

Seafood Restaurant Dylan's Criccieth

8.8 - Excellent 100m

Meal Takeaway Castle Fish & Chip Shop.

9.2 - Excellent 100m

Restaurant Swn-y-Mor

9 - Excellent 100m

Cafe Tir a Môr

9.6 - Exceptional 170m

Restaurant Poachers Restaurant

9.6 - Exceptional 210m

Restaurant Criccieth Kebab & Pizzas

8.6 - Excellent 220m

Bar Prince of Wales

8.6 - Excellent 240m

Coffee Shop No. 46 Coffee Shop

9.6 - Exceptional 320m

Restaurant China Palace

8.4 - Very good 360m

Park Criccieth Esplanade

60m

Park Greenacres, Nature Reserve

1.4km

Park Morfa Harlech National Nature Reserve

8.3km

Park Harlech

8.3km

Playground Y Maes, Playground

290m

Ice Cream Shop Cadwaladers

8.8 - Excellent 90m

Bakery Idris Cafe

9.2 - Excellent 230m

Supermarket Premier Express

580m

Convenience Store Premier

8.4km

Store Wool & Gifts Harlech

8.8 - Excellent 8.7km

Ice Cream Shop Hufenfa'r Castell

9.2 - Excellent 8.7km

Supermarket Y Groser Harlech

8.7km

Tourist Attraction Black Rock Sands Beach

970m

Museum Amgueddfa Lloyd George Museum

2.6km

Tourist Attraction Morfa Bychan

3.3km

Tourist Attraction Black Rock Llamas

9.6 - Exceptional 3.5km

Tourist Attraction Borth y Gest Beach

3.9km

Museum Welsh Highland Heritage Railway

4.9km

Tourist Attraction Maritime Museum

8.8 - Excellent 4.9km

Tourist Attraction Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways

9.4 - Excellent 5.1km

Tourist Attraction Ogwen Beach

7.6 - Very good 6.4km

Historical Landmark Maid of Harlech

6.9km

Historical Landmark St Cybi's Well

8.1km

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About

Criccieth beach is located on the Irish Sea (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 21th place out of 20 beaches in the Gwynedd region The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and gray pebble, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Criccieth beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, toilets. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Large parking spot is located directly on the beach.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Greenacres beach, which has a rating of 7.

Criccieth beach is located in Gwynedd within Criccieth, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+18 ^o C +13 ^o C

Air temperature

7.8 M/S

Wind

+15 ^o C

Water temperature

0.6 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Criccieth • 1.5 km

Map of beach

Seafood Restaurant Dylan's Criccieth

8.8 - Excellent 100m

Meal Takeaway Castle Fish & Chip Shop.

9.2 - Excellent 100m

Restaurant Swn-y-Mor

9 - Excellent 100m

Cafe Tir a Môr

9.6 - Exceptional 170m

Restaurant Poachers Restaurant

9.6 - Exceptional 210m

Restaurant Criccieth Kebab & Pizzas

8.6 - Excellent 220m

Bar Prince of Wales

8.6 - Excellent 240m

Coffee Shop No. 46 Coffee Shop

9.6 - Exceptional 320m

Restaurant China Palace

8.4 - Very good 360m

Park Criccieth Esplanade

60m

Park Greenacres, Nature Reserve

1.4km

Park Morfa Harlech National Nature Reserve

8.3km

Park Harlech

8.3km

Playground Y Maes, Playground

290m

Ice Cream Shop Cadwaladers

8.8 - Excellent 90m

Bakery Idris Cafe

9.2 - Excellent 230m

Supermarket Premier Express

580m

Convenience Store Premier

8.4km

Store Wool & Gifts Harlech

8.8 - Excellent 8.7km

Ice Cream Shop Hufenfa'r Castell

9.2 - Excellent 8.7km

Supermarket Y Groser Harlech

8.7km

Tourist Attraction Black Rock Sands Beach

970m

Museum Amgueddfa Lloyd George Museum

2.6km

Tourist Attraction Morfa Bychan

3.3km

Tourist Attraction Black Rock Llamas

9.6 - Exceptional 3.5km

Tourist Attraction Borth y Gest Beach

3.9km

Museum Welsh Highland Heritage Railway

4.9km

Tourist Attraction Maritime Museum

8.8 - Excellent 4.9km

Tourist Attraction Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways

9.4 - Excellent 5.1km

Tourist Attraction Ogwen Beach

7.6 - Very good 6.4km

Historical Landmark Maid of Harlech

6.9km

Historical Landmark St Cybi's Well

8.1km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.7 (Good)

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2km

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7 Good

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6.8 Good

13.2km

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6.8 Good

14.8km

Morfa Dyffryn beach Morfa Dyffryn beach

5.7 Pleasant

Popular beach 14.8km

Pwllheli Beach (Traeth Marian) Pwllheli Beach (Traeth Marian)

6.7 Good

Popular beach 19.3km

Llanbedrog beach Llanbedrog beach

7.4 Good

20km

Quarry beach Quarry beach

6.8 Good

20.5km

Traeth Dinas Dinlle Traeth Dinas Dinlle

6.3 Pleasant

Localities

Nearest

Criccieth • 1.5km

Transport

Airport

HLY • 42.6km

Bus Station

Bron Rhiw • 1.6km

Train Station

Criccieth • 1.7km

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5.7 Pleasant

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5.7 Pleasant

Aurora Jameson

10 Exceptional

This beach is one of my all-time favorite spots. You can enjoy views of the castle ruins and take a leisurely stroll to the black rock. The beach itself is stunning and conveniently located near restaurants, cafes, and public restrooms. There is ample parking available along the front, although it is not free. While the beach is mostly rocky, there are sandy areas as well. During the summer months, there is a separate section designated as a dog beach.

March 2023

Hark Mowell

10 Exceptional

This beautiful beach is situated right under the watchful gaze of Criccieth Castle and is adorned with gray pebbles.

March 2023

KJ Noa

10 Exceptional

The beach is absolutely delightful! You can easily park close by, but it's best to bring cash instead of relying on the parking app. The beach is pristine and has plenty of pebbles for skimming. We particularly enjoyed the dog-free area and the stunning views of the castle. In addition, there are disc golf and foot golf courses available, as well as paddle board and kayak rentals. There are also plenty of options for ice cream and gelato, as well as restrooms, a grassy area, a restaurant, and a takeaway cafe. It's a peaceful spot that's not too crowded and doesn't feel too touristy. Plus, the water is calm and inviting!

March 2023

Aiden Rutherford.

10 Exceptional

This is a fantastic beach that we have had the pleasure of visiting in January, and fortunately, we have always been blessed with good weather. It's a great place to take our dogs for long walks, and it's definitely one of my top beaches. The view of Criccieth castle in the background adds to its picturesque charm.

March 2023

Nur'shau'mitodo

10 Exceptional

Criccieth Beach is a stunning place to take a stroll, especially when the sun is shining. Additionally, the beach is covered in lovely gray pebbles.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Criccieth beach?

The beachline of Criccieth beach is covered with gray pebbles. It's relatively clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.

What are the key activities at Criccieth beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Criccieth beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Criccieth beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Criccieth beach is fully protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Criccieth beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Criccieth beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Criccieth beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Criccieth beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Swn-y-Mor is the closest place located 1300 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Criccieth beach?

There are 181 places to stay in the Criccieth beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Criccieth beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Criccieth beach from parking?

The Criccieth beach has a parking spot, which is large enough to accomodate all visitors. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Criccieth beach?

There are 4 attractions near Criccieth beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Black Rock Sands Beach located in 1.8 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Criccieth beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Criccieth beach is August. Its average value reaches 18°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 16°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 8°C and water 9°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Criccieth beach (Gwynedd) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Criccieth beach (Gwynedd) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Criccieth beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.