Castell y Bere

Begun by Llywelyn the Great in 1221, this tumbled castle sits on a rock spur above the Dysynni valley with Cadair Idris looming behind. There is no ticket office, no queue and rarely a crowd. The B4405 approach is a lovely back road, and the small car park is the only facility.

Good to know

• Terrain is uneven with steps and mud
• Dogs welcome
• Combine with the Dysynni valley and Craig yr Aderyn bird cliff nearby

Best time

Clear mornings for mountain views

Open

All year, daylight hours

Getting there

Narrow lane off the B4405; small car park, no large vehicles

Vehicles

Fine in any car

Dogs

Dogs welcome

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.