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Borth-y-Gest – Criccieth Castle loop from Minffordd

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Borth-y-Gest – Criccieth Castle loop from Minffordd

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Borth-y-Gest – Criccieth Castle loop from Minffordd

03:46

35.4km

220m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.68 km

Llyn Bach

Lake

5.18 km

Borth-y-Gest

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.56 km

View of Borth y Gest Bay

Highlight • Beach

5.97 km

Sandy Path Through Ferns

Highlight • Natural

6.07 km

Wooden Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

6.72 km

Black Rock Sands (Traeth Morfa Bychan)

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Accessible only at low tide. Strong currents around the rock at high tide.

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12.4 km

Ruins

14.6 km

Criccieth Castle

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Criccieth Castle overlooks Tremadog Bay on the Llŷn Peninsula in North Wales. It was built in the 13th century and remains in remarkably good condition. It's well worth looking inside, …

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17.7 km

View of the Estuary on the Welsh Coast Path

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

Path is a bit hit and miss where is drops to the beach and through areas that can get flooded following high tides or storms. Views are beautiful though.

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20.5 km

Beach

31.0 km

Porthmadog Harbour Town

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Porthmadog is simply a busy hub, a gateway to the Llyn Peninsula and Snowdonia National Park. It is a lovely harbour town with a gorgeous mountain backdrop. It also has …

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35.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.8 km

12.0 km

3.02 km

2.70 km

862 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.9 km

6.11 km

5.45 km

3.70 km

3.17 km

3.10 km

Elevation

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Monday 1 June

18°C

12°C

60 %

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Borth-y-Gest – Criccieth Castle loop from Minffordd

Borth-y-Gest

View of Borth y Gest Bay

Sandy Path Through Ferns

Wooden Bridge

Black Rock Sands (Traeth Morfa Bychan)

Criccieth Castle

View of the Estuary on the Welsh Coast Path

Porthmadog Harbour Town

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