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CAMBRIAN COAST
Aberystwyth Castle, New Promenade, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales.
Access at all times
Situated on a rocky headline in the town the ruins of this castle stare blankly out to sea. Built by Edward I in the 13C.
Castell-Y-Bere, Llanfihangel-Y-Pennant, Off B4405, Tywyn, Gwynedd, Wales.
029 2050 0200 – Access at all times – Normally daily 10.00-16.00
The remains of a distinctive Welsh native castle built in 1221 by Prince Llywelyn ab Iorwerth to protect the mountain passes.
SOUTH EAST WALES
Castlehill, Monmouth, Opposite Shire Hall, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales.
Access at all times
Castle hill can be climbed to see the ruins of a castle built in 1068 and rebuilt in stone in the 12C. It was almost completely destroyed during the Civil War, the most noticeable part that remains is the Great Tower.
Pennard Castle, 3 miles from Three Cliffs Bay, Gower, Swansea, Swansea County, Wales.
Access at all times
This ruined castle is best reached from the car park at Southgate.Perched on Pennard Pill, Overlooking Three Cliffs and Oxwich Bay. Dates from the 14C.
Ogmore Castle, 1 mile N along the coast from Southerdown, Southerdown, Near Bridgend, Bridgend County, Wales.
Access at all times
Castle dates from the Norman Conquest in around 1100 and is set in stunning surroundings.
Coity Castle, 1 mile NE of Bridgend, Bridgend, Bridgend County, Wales.
029 2082 6185
May – Dec Mon-Sun 10.00-16.00
Substantial remains of a once imposing Norman fortification.Raised by The De Londres family.
Skenfrith Castle, 6 miles NW of Monmouth, Skenfrith, Monmouthshire, Wales.
029 2082 6185
Open Dawn – Dusk
Castle built in the 13C set in a picturesque riverside location.
Grosmont Castle, Grosmont Village, 5 miles from Skenfrith, Abergavenny, Grosmont, Monmouthshire, Wales.
029 2082 6185
Access at all times
The entrance to the castle is over a wooden bridge that spans a dry moat. The ruin include the remains of a former large great hall and is situated on a small hill above the village.
Newport Castle, Newport, Newport County, Wales.
Access at all times
Established in the 14C, the remaining buildings belong to the late 14 and early 15C. The castle was raised by the Staffords.
SNOWDONIA AND THE LLYN
Dolbadarn Castle, Llanberis, 7 miles E of Caernafon of the A4086, Llanberis, Gwynedd, Wales.
029 2082 6185
Access at all times
Perched on a rock between Llyn Peris and Llyn Padarn, the castle has one dramatic tower and other scattered 13C remains.
NORTH COAST AND ANGLESEY
Ewloe Castle, 1 Mile NW of Hawarden, NW of Ewloe on the A55, Ewloe, Flintshire, Wales.
Access at all times
The ruins of an English strong hold that fell into Welsh hands in 1146. The ruins are reached through a wooded glen.
Flint Castle, Flint, Flint, Flintshire, Wales.
Access at all times
The remains of a castle built in the 13C by King Edward I can be reached via a 2 minute walk over the footbridge from the station.
SOUTH WEST WALES
Llansteffan Castle, On the B4312, 8 miles SW of Carmarthen, Llansteffan, Carmarthenshire, Wales.
01267 241 756
Access at all times
Impressive ruins of a castle that loom above the village of Llansteffan.
Llawhaden Castle, Llawhaden, Narberth, Narberth, Pembrokeshire, Wales.
029 2082 6185
Access at all times
This was once the residence of the Bishop of St David’s.
Nevern Castle, Nevern, 1 mile from Newport, Newport, Pembrokeshire, Wales.
Access at all times
The overgrown ruins of a 13C castle standing above the churchyard, built by Lord Robert Fitzmartin.
Haverfordwest Castle, Castle Street, Haverfordwest, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA61 2EF, Wales.
01437 763 707
Open all year round – Castle is free to visit but museum costs £1 and is open East – October Mon-Sat 10.00-16.00
Only the remains of this 12C castle are still visible, but within the remains still stands the old Police Station and Prison which house the Country’s archives.
CENTRAL WALES
Dolforwyn Castle, Abermule, Montgomery, Powys, Wales.
029 2082 6185
Access at all times
The remains of a castle that was built in 1273 and captured by the English in 1277, were recently revealed by extensive archaeological excavations.
