WalkModerate2 to 3 hours there and back
Walk up to Castell Dinas Brân
About 4 miles (6.4km) there and back, per Walking Britain · Around 900 feet of ascent, per Walking Britain elevation
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About
The ruin on its own hill above the town is Castell Dinas Brân, built in the 1260s and abandoned after 1277. It belongs to Denbighshire County Council, which looks after it with Cadw's help, and Wikipedia's record of the site has it open to the public all year at no charge. The usual walk starts at the bridge over the Dee: Walking Britain's route is about 4 miles there and back with around 900 feet of climbing, and the path climbs steeply. The map pin is the castle; the walk starts at Llangollen Bridge, about 1.2km south-west in a straight line.
Highlights
- ✓A 1260s castle ruin, abandoned after 1277
- ✓Owned by Denbighshire County Council, open all year
- ✓Starts at Llangollen Bridge in the middle of town
- ✓Longer routes join the Panorama stretch of the Offa's Dyke Path
Tips
- →Wear proper shoes. The path is steep and the ruin is exposed in wind and rain.
- →For a longer day, The Great Outdoors' 12km loop from the Market Street car park takes in the castle and Valle Crucis Abbey, with 480m of ascent.
Best Season
SpringSummerAutumn
Accessibility
No wheelchair accessSteps at entry
Steep hill path to a ruin; not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs.
