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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

03:09

29.2km

200m

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: August 13, 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

14.2 km

View of Criccieth Beach and Castle

Highlight • Beach

14.6 km

Criccieth Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

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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24.8 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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29.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

11.1 km

3.31 km

2.37 km

826 m

427 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.3 km

4.65 km

3.78 km

3.10 km

3.03 km

1.41 km

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 1 September

20°C

16°C

29 %

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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)

View of Criccieth Beach and Castle

Criccieth Castle

Porthmadog Harbour Town

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