Open Doors - Castell Dinas Brân Gatehouse

Crowning a craggy hilltop high above Llangollen, Castell Dinas Brân – the Crow’s Fortress – is one of the most dramatically-sited and legend-haunted strongholds in the whole of Britain. Set within the corner of an Iron Age hillfort, it is one of the few surviving Welsh-built stone castles, constructed in the 13th century by Gruffudd ap Madoc, ruler of northern Powys.

The Gatehouse tower is the only enclosed and roofed area within the remaining castle ruins. Join the Our Picturesque Landscape team at the summit of Castell Dinas Brân as the historic Gatehouse is opened to the public after recently completed renovation work.

No booking required.

Address - Castell Dinas Brân, Llangollen, Denbighshire, LL20 8D.
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The walking route to the summit is steep and uneven, with walking access from Llangollen town centre or Panorama Walk.

There is no parking near the castle. Nearest Llangollen carparks are :
The Royal International Pavilion, Llangollen – Pay & Display LL20 8SW
Market Street Car Park, Llangollen – Pay & Display – LL20 8PS.