The ward centred on Criccieth sits on the southern edge of the Llyn Peninsula in coastal Gwynedd, Wales, looking out over Cardigan Bay. It combines a sweeping sandy beach and Victorian promenade with a dramatic headland dominated by the ruins of Criccieth Castle, giving the area a strong sense of place and lots of visitor interest.
Locally the economy leans heavily on tourism, hospitality and small independent shops, with a noticeable seasonal swell of visitors; the community also has a high proportion of Welsh speakers and a tradition of local events and clubs. Like many attractive coastal wards it balances the needs of long‑standing residents, holidaymakers and second‑home owners, which shapes local housing and social dynamics.
Postcode districts covering Criccieth
Most populated places nearby
- Bangor 20.9 miles33.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Criccieth Built-up area 0.1 miles0.1 km
- Morfa Bychan Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Gorllewin Porthmadog Ward 3 miles4.9 km
- Dolbenmaen Parish 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Llanystumdwy Parish 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Tremadog Built-up area 3.7 miles6 km
- Porthmadog Built-up area 4 miles6.5 km
- Dwyrain Porthmadog Ward 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Chwilog Built-up area 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Hafan y Mor Built-up area 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Y Ffôr Built-up area 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Penrhyndeudraeth Built-up area 6.4 miles10.3 km
Example postcodes in Criccieth
LL52 0LA, LL52 0ES, LL52 0EL, LL52 0EY, LL52 0DY, LL52 0DB, LL52 0HB, LL52 0RN, LL52 0AY … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 63.9 miles102.9 km
- Manchester Airport 86.4 miles139 km
- Criccieth Railway Station 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Porthmadog Railway Station 4 miles6.5 km
Hotels in Criccieth Ad
Schools in Criccieth
- Ysgol Treferthyr Primary
Local points of interest
- Criccieth Beach Beach 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Porthmadog Stadium 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Port Trevor Harbour 9.4 miles15.1 km
- National Slate Museum Museum 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Caernarfon Town FC Stadium 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Dolmelynllyn Estate Estate 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Porth Towyn Beach Beach 16.8 miles27 km
- Llanidan House Estate 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Plas yn Rhiw Estate 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Traeth Penllech Beach 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Treborth Estate 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Plas Newydd Country house 19.4 miles31.2 km