Dolwyddelan Castle

A lone 12th-century keep on a rocky knoll above the Lledr valley, later raised by Edward I. You reach it on a 15-minute farm-track walk from a lay-by on the A470, which keeps the crowds down. Inside there are steep stairs to the wall walk and big mountain views.

Good to know

• Park in the A470 lay-by about 500m east, not the farm car park
• Path can be muddy
• Open to enter Fri-Sun and bank holidays Apr-Sep; exterior only in winter

Best time

Spring to early autumn

Open

Apr-Sep Fri-Sun and bank holidays; exterior viewing in winter

Getting there

Lay-by on A470; 15 minute walk on farm track

Vehicles

Fine in any car

Dogs

No dogs

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