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The inn's central location in Porthmadog provides easy access to a variety of local attractions. For railway enthusiasts, the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways offer scenic journeys through the stunning Snowdonia landscapes. The bustling harbour, once central to the slate industry, now serves as a charming quayside offering a range of boutique shops, galleries, and cafes. Porthmadog's Maritime Museum offers a glimpse into the town's seafaring past, while the nearby Black Rock Sands Beach offers a lovely seaside escape.
Further afield, guests can venture into the heart of Snowdonia National Park, where outdoor activities like hiking, mountain biking, and rock climbing abound. Historic attractions like Harlech Castle, Portmeirion Village, and Caernarfon Castle are within easy driving distance. After a day of exploring, The Golden Fleece Inn serves as a welcoming haven where guests can relax, enjoy a good meal, and plan the next day's Snowdonia adventure.
This property is at an elevation of approximately 37 feet / 11.2 metres above sea level
Carreg Wen Beach
Near Porthmadog - a sandy composition 1.9 miles away. A small but very pleasant beach of fine sand forming a typical Bay shape backed by vegetation and large rocks at either End. Very near the mouth of the Afon (river) Dwyrdd as it flows out from Porthmadog into the Tremadog Bay.
Morfa Bychan Beach
Near Porthmadog - a sandy composition 2.7 miles away. A sandy beach looking out to Tremadog Bay backed by sand dunes - also known as Black Rock Sands
Black Rock Sands
Near Porthmadog - a sandy composition 2.7 miles away. A sandy beach looking out to Tremadog Bay backed by sand dunes - also known as Morfa Bychan Beach
Criccieth Beach
Near Criccieth - a sandy shingle and rocky composition 3.8 miles away.
Facilities at the accommodation
Ensuite or Private Bathroom
Shower or Bath
Family Rooms
Tea / Coffee making facilities
Restaurant / Meal Options
Breakfast available
Special Diet Options
Bar
Car Parking onsite / close by
TV in Room
Digital TV Channels
Children Welcome
Open All Year
Free Wifi Internet
Garden
Outside Seating
Ensuite or Private Bathroom
Shower or Bath
Family Rooms
Tea / Coffee making facilities
Restaurant / Meal Options
Breakfast available
Special Diet Options
Bar
Car Parking onsite / close by
TV in Room
Digital TV Channels
Children Welcome
Open All Year
Free Wifi Internet
Garden
Outside Seating
Facilities Nearby
Beach or Coast Nearby
Entertainment
Bar / Pub
Restaurant/s
Water Sports
Fishing
Golf
Walking Country
Cycling Country
Beach or Coast Nearby
Entertainment
Bar / Pub
Restaurant/s
Water Sports
Fishing
Golf
Walking Country
Cycling Country
Hotel Travel & Directions Hub
International Airports
Local Airports
Caernarfon Airport Caernarfon Gwynedd
LL54 5TP
13.8 miles Anglesey Airport
Llanfair yn Neubwll Isle of Anglesey
LL65 3NX
27.2 miles
Motorways
M53 Junction 2 West Kirby,Moreton
53.9 miles M53 Junction 4
Bebington, Bromborough, Clatterbridge, Neston
54.0 miles M56 Junction 16
Hoylake, Chester , Birkenhead
54.1 miles
Railway Stations
Porthmadog station code = PTM
LL49 9ND
1.3 miles Boston Lodge
station code = 6HT
LL48 6HT
2.0 miles
Ferry Ports
Hotels near Golden Fleece Inn Porthmadog
= Within walking distance (minutes) = National Grid Reference = What 3 Words.
Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways -
LL49 9NF
SH 56650 39192
= rings.imagined.walls Hotels nearby. 10 minutes walk
LL49 9NF
SH 56650 39192
= rings.imagined.walls Hotels nearby.
With two narrow gauge steam railways terminating in Porthmadog, the Welsh Highland Railway runs through a scenic route to Caernarfon and the Ffestiniog Railway runs to the slate mining region of Blaenau Ffestiniog
0.7m / 1.1km -
Moel Hebog -
LL49 9TF
SH 56450 46935
= large.glassware.filer Hotels nearby.
4.2m / 6.8km
LL49 9TF
SH 56450 46935
= large.glassware.filer Hotels nearby.
A mountain 783 metres (2579 feet) west of Beddgelert
Elevation = 783 Meters / 2568.9 Feet4.2m / 6.8km
Porthmadog Golf Club -
LL49 9UU
SH 54964 37154
= innovator.duck.sweetener Hotels nearby.
2m / 3.2km - 30 minutes walk
LL49 9UU
SH 54964 37154
= innovator.duck.sweetener Hotels nearby.
Bron Eifion Fishing Lakes -
LL52 0SA
SH 48976 39222
= warthog.gadget.cooked Hotels nearby.
4.5m / 7.2km
LL52 0SA
SH 48976 39222
= warthog.gadget.cooked Hotels nearby.
Portmeirion -
LL48 6ER
SH 58956 37175
= beginning.lamppost.edge Hotels nearby. 38 minutes walk
LL48 6ER
SH 58956 37175
= beginning.lamppost.edge Hotels nearby.
A tourist destination - a Mediterranean styled village with buildings designed to a smaller scale than normal - Famed for the TV series the Prisoner
2.5m / 4km -
Aberglaslyn Pass -
LL55 4YG
SH 59228 46894
= bound.endlessly.expand Hotels nearby.
LL55 4YG
SH 59228 46894
= bound.endlessly.expand Hotels nearby.
A spectacular mountain pass on the A498 road south of Beddgelert, This is not a steep pass by any means but known for its beauty. The location is placed at a parking spot on the main rod
4.6m / 7.4km
Eisteddfa Fishery & Cafe -
LL52 0PT
SH 51912 39361
= item.framework.forkful Hotels nearby.
2.7m / 4.3km - 40 minutes walk
LL52 0PT
SH 51912 39361
= item.framework.forkful Hotels nearby.
Gelerts Grave -
LL55 4YA
SH 59045 47784
= trackers.flexibly.household Hotels nearby.
LL55 4YA
SH 59045 47784
= trackers.flexibly.household Hotels nearby.
The site of the Gelert, a legendary tale of a dog killed in error by his owner and this tale is believed to be how the village became named
5.1m / 8.2km
Criccieth Castle -
LL52 0DP
SH 50022 37832
= walls.buyers.grove Hotels nearby.
LL52 0DP
SH 50022 37832
= walls.buyers.grove Hotels nearby.
Located a short walk from Criccieth town centre on the Llyn peninsula and on a high strategic rocky headland right on the coast. Though ruined, there is still much to see plus a gift shop and refreshments.
4.1m / 6.6km -
Beddgelert Railway Station -
LL55 4YW
SH 58692 48127
= broccoli.doubts.change Hotels nearby.
LL55 4YW
SH 58692 48127
= broccoli.doubts.change Hotels nearby.
Part of the Welsh Highland Railway heritage steam Railway tahn runs though spectacular Snowdonia scenery from Caernarfon to Porthmadog.
5.2m / 8.4km View more hotels nearby with distances
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Frequently Asked Questions.
What is the nearest beach to this Inn?
The Criccieth Beach is 3.8 miles from this Inn. We also list other beaches within 5 miles with descriptions