Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
BUS
Buses stop on High St and most services pass through Tremadog.
A daily National Express coach heads to/from Pwllheli (£7.20, 30 minutes) Caernarfon
(£7.20, 35 minutes), Bangor (£7.90, one hour), Llandudno (£8.60, 1½ hours) and London
(£34, 10 hours).
Other buses head to/from Machynlleth (route T2; 1½ hours), Dolgellau (T2; 50 minutes),
Beddgelert (S97; 25 minutes), Pwllheli (3; 35 minutes) and Caernarfon (1/1A; one hour).
TRAIN
Porthmadog is on the Cambrian Coast Line, with direct trains to Machynlleth (£14, two
hours), Barmouth (£6.90, one hour), Harlech (£3.80, 24 minutes), Criccieth (£2.50, seven
minutes) and Pwllheli (£4.80, 22 minutes).
See also the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways for steamy services to Blaenau Ffest-
iniog, the Snowdon trailheads and Caernarfon.
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Criccieth
POP 1760
This genteel slow-moving seaside town sits above a sweep of sand-and-stone beach, 5
miles west of Porthmadog. Its main claim to fame is ruined Criccieth Castle, perched up
on the clifftop and offering views stretching along the peninsula's southern coast and
across Tremadog Bay to Harlech.
OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
PENARTH FAWR
MEDIEVAL HOUSE
Surrounded by stone farm buildings that time forgot, Penarth Fawr is a privately owned 1416 house that has
somehow survived into the 21st century. It's basically one large hall with a big open hearth. The affable owner is
more than happy for you to potter about; keep a third eye open for the resident ghost. The hall sometimes doubles
as an arts and craft gallery.
It's reached by a country lane, signposted from the A497 between Criccieth and Pwllheli. There are no set
opening hours or admission charges - just turn up and see if it's open.
Sights
Criccieth Castle
CASTLE
