Carreg Cennen Castle
📍 Carmarthenshire, Wales
About
Carreg Cennen Castle is a castle sited on a high rocky outcrop overlooking the River Cennen, close to the village of Trap, four miles south east of Llandeilo in Carmarthenshire, Wales. Castell Carreg Cennen means castle on a rock next to Cennen, the river name itself being a reference either to cen meaning lichen or perhaps a personal name.
Getting There
🚗 Drive via A483
Near Trapp village, 4 miles SE of Llandeilo. From Llandeilo: 10 min. From Swansea: 40 min via A483.
🅿️ Farm Car Park
Car park at the farm below the castle. £1 honesty box. The castle is a 15 min uphill walk from here.
Terrain & Accessibility
♿ Not Accessible📐 Steep Hillside🌄 Dramatic Cliff Setting🏛️ Cave Passage
Perhaps the most spectacularly sited castle in Wales — perched on a limestone cliff in the Brecon Beacons. Steep 15 min uphill walk from the car park. The cave passage beneath the castle is dark (bring a torch) and involves crouching. Breathtaking views. Cadw property. A working farm below the castle sells refreshments.
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