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Something for everybody...
There are many attractions in the area. Criccieth is also an ideal base to stay when planning activities and pursuing pass-times in North Wales.
There truly is something for everyone to enjoy doing and seeing in and around Criccieth.
Here are some of the people who will be especially happy
with what the area has to offer:
animal lovers mountain zoo and rare breed collections
anglers lakes, rivers and sea, including a Sea Zoo and research centre
antique hunters antique shops and collectors' fairs
archaeologists prehistoric sites, tumuli and ancient buildings
art lovers galleries, studios, theatres and cinemas
artists courses and subject matter galore
amblers coast, mountains and open countryside
aviators flying, hang-gliding and paragliding
ballroom dancers weekly meeting
botanists wide variety of flora and fauna
bird watchers rare and migrating birds
canoeists challenging rivers and courses
climbers mountains and famous rock faces
cyclists designated cycle paths and routes
divers crystal clear water and several wrecks
farmers agricultural shows and sheepdog trials
film buffs spot where Hollywood films were shot
fishermen river, lake and sea fishing
folklorists see an Eisteddfod or Camanfa Ganu
gardeners parks and gardens open to the public
geologists rocks and minerals, glacial erosion
genealogists archives, churches and graveyards
golfers five challenging 18-hole courses in an ten radius area
gourmets high-quality local produce in award-winning restaurants
hikers hill, country and coastal walks
historians museums, castles, historic sites and NT properties
horse and pony riders trekking and jumping
horticulturists annual RHS affiliated Criccieth Gardening Club show
hunters game and clay pigeon shooting
National Trust members new acquisitions Porthdinllaen & Llanbedrog
linguists learn Welsh, one of Europe's oldest languages
mountaineers climbs of all levels in Snowdonia
naturalists several Sites of Special Scientific Interest & study centres
pilots plane hire, sight-seeing tours and lessons
ramblers hill, country and coastal walks
sailors harbours, marinas and amenities / services
scuba divers in crystal clear waters along the coast
shoppers friendly local shops and weekly out-door markets
skiers two dry slopes in the area
train buffs narrow-gauge railways, the famous "Little Trains of Wales"
walkers hill, country and coastal walks
writers and poets residential writing centre and courses
..to name just a few! The list is almost endless!
And they are all either in Criccieth, within easy walking distance
or a short drive away.
There are also some pretty surprising and exotic offers around for whiling away anything from a couple of hours to days or even weeks...
Whether taking flying or scuba diving lessons, trekking up Mt. Snowdon on foot or by train, learning to hang-glide or petit-point
Truly far too many to list here or in any detail.
So for more precise information please visit the TIC Tourist Information Centres in Porthmadog or Pwllheli as soon as you arrive. There are literally hundreds of brochures and leaflets plus friendly staff who can help.
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