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Castell y Bere
Castell y Bere was built by Llywelyn ab Iorwerth (Llewelyn the Great) around 1221 and sits in an elevated position above the Dysynni Valley near Tywyn. The castle is now largly a ruin and was originally built to protect the mountain trade routes between the various Welsh kingdoms, but was later used by the Welsh and English during the invasion by Edward I. The castle is managed by CADW.
This attraction can be easily visited whilst staying in the Conwy Valley, and is 31 miles (49 km) from Betws-y-Coed as the crow flies (straight line distance). See the routeplanner below for a suggested route and estimated journey time.
Contact Information
Address :
Llanfihangel y Pennant
Abergynolwyn
Gwynedd
UK
Phone :
Website:
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Opening Times
Open site - unstaffed and open to the public at all reasonable times, usually between 10.00 and 16.00 daily.
Admission Prices
Free.
Eating
Transport/Access
Public Transport :
Train: Tywyn 7 miles, Abergynolwyn (Talyllyn Railway) 3 miles.
Location Map :
List of Attractions by Region
- North Wales Coast : The coastal resorts of North Wales.
- Snowdonia - North West : Llanberis and Beddgelert.
- Snowdonia - North East : The Conwy Valley including Betws-y-Coed and Llanrwst.
- Snowdonia - Central : Central Snowdonia including Porthmadog, Ffestiniog, Bala, Barmouth and Harlech.
- Snowdonia - South : Southern Snowdonia inlcuding Dolgellau, Tywyn, Aberdovey and Machynlleth.
- Isle of Anglesey : Island off the north west coast of Wales.
- Lleyn Peninsula : The Lleyn Peninsula to the west of Snowdonia is famous for its beaches and coastline.
- Borderlands : The Borderlands lie between Snowdonia and England.
List of Attractions by Type
- Houses and Gardens : Historic houses and beautiful gardens.
- Transport : Steam railways and transport museums.
- Castles : Historic castles.
- Historic Sites : Historic sites including standing stones, churches and historic buildings.
- Natural : Waterfalls, forests, lakes and mountains.
- Other Attractions : Other tourist attractions.
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