From Llanystumdwy to Criccieth
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Walk directions
Turn right out of the car park and go through Llanystumdwy village, past the museum, to the bridge over the Afon Dwyfor. Turn right along the lane (before the bridge), then follow the footpath on the left past the memorial and down to the wooded river banks.
After 1.5 miles (2.4km) the path turns right, then goes under a stone archway to meet a tarred drive. Turn left along this, carry on to the B4411 and turn right.
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Terrain
- Generally well-defined paths and tracks, some stiles
Landscape
- Riverside woodland, fields, town streets, coastline
Dog friendliness
- Dogs can run free in riverside woods and on the coast
Parking
- Large car park (free) at east end of village
Toilets en route
- Near museum at Llanystumdwy and at Criccieth
About the walk
'As a man of action, resource and creative energy he stood, when at his zenith, without rival... He was the greatest Welshman which that unconquerable race has produced since the age of the Tudors... and those who come after us will find the pillars of his life's toil upstanding, massive and...
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About the area
The county of Gwynedd is home to most of the Snowdonia National Park – including the wettest spot in Britain, an arête running up to Snowdon’s summit that receives an average annual rainfall of 4,473mm. With its mighty peaks, rivers and strong Welsh heritage (it has the highest proportion of Welsh-speakers in all of Wales), it’s always been an extremely popular place to visit and live.
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Hafan y Môr Holiday Park
Located between Pwllheli and Criccieth, and surrounded by mature trees that attract wildlife, this popular holiday centre provides a wide range of all-weather attractions. Activities in...
Greenacres Holiday Park
A quality holiday park on level ground just a short walk from Black Rock Sands, and set against a backdrop of Snowdonia National Park. All touring pitches are on hardstandings surrounde...
Abererch Sands Holiday Centre
Glorious views of Snowdonia and Cardigan Bay can be enjoyed from Abererch Sands, a secure, family-run site adjacent to the railway station and four miles of sandy beach. The amenity blo...
The Hotel Portmeirion
An elegant hotel enjoying pride of place shore-side beneath the wooded slopes of Portmeirion village, overlooking the sandy estuary. Saved from dereliction in the 1920s by Clough Willia...
Aberdunant Hall
Part of the Aberdunant Hall holiday park, which is set on 200 acres of ancient woodland, that includes a superb selection of indigenous trees, flora and fauna, further enhanced by water...
Ty Mawr Hotel
Ty Mawr translates as 'Big House' and this particular house is located in the picturesque Snowdonia National Park. The attractive grounds, opposite the River Artro, provide a popular be...
Dinlle Caravan Park
A very accessible site adjacent to a sandy beach and with great views towards Snowdonia. Landscaping is particularly impressive with a colourful display of both cultivated and indigenou...
Porth Tocyn Hotel
Located above Abersoch with fine views across Cardigan Bay, Porth Tocyn is set in its own attractive gardens. Several elegantly furnished sitting rooms are provided with space set aside...
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