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Maen y Bardd Burial Chamber
Maen y Bardd is a beautiful structure in a beautiful location high above the Conwy Valley. It is a fine example of a neolithic burial chamber (circa 3500 BC) and sits up above Rowen with excellent views across the valley. It is accessed via an ancient trackway that runs past many interesting historic features.
This attraction can be easily visited whilst staying in the Conwy Valley, and is 10 miles (16 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 :
Rowen
Conwy
UK
Phone :
Opening Times
Always open.
Admission Prices
Free.
Eating
Public House in Rowen.
Transport/Access
Parking :
Parking in Rowen.
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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