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Natural, wild, peaceful and stunningly beautiful
Without doubt Carreg Cennen castle and its surrounding countryside could be described as one of the most dramatic and stunningly beautiful historical locations of Wales. Nature and history blend together seamlessly here in a landscape steeped in myth and medieval legend. Parking is free.
The 13th century castle ruins sit atop a limestone cliff, towering over the river Cennen and the lush, green valley below. At almost 300 feet high you have breathtaking views across the rolling countryside and along the foothills of Bannau Brycheiniog (the Brecon Beacons). The Black Mountain rises gently to meet the sky to the east and the Fan Brycheiniog mountain ridge is just viewable 9 miles to the north.
There's a natural limestone cave hidden just beneath the castle, reachable from the inside of the castle, down a narrow stone passageway. It's quite a spooky experience and pitch dark, definitely worth exploring, but remember to take a reliable torch!
There are short or long walking options around the castle countryside starting from the car park (see map below), which follow along the meandering river Cennen and lead through peaceful, ancient woodlands. Be prepared for muddy ground and some strenuous hill climbs though!
Gallery
Legendary!
Important!
- The countryside and castle areas are rocky, muddy, slippery and have steep hillsides, please take care and wear suitably rugged clothing and footwear.
- Tea room, gift shop and toilets at Carreg Cennen farm on the way up to the castle, open from 9:30 daily. Car park closes at 6pm.
- There is an entry fee to the castle.
- A torch or reliable flashlight is required to explore the cavern below Carreg Cennen Castle.
- Not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs.
- There are steep cliffs around the castle keep dogs and children away from these areas.
- Close all gates behind you.
- Drones are prohibited.
- Surrounding fields have livestock so please keep your dog on a lead and clean up any poo!
Map
Use the 'what3words' app for a precise location:
Carreg Cennen Castle car park: ///rabble.passively.hired
Closes at 6pm.
Follow the yellow castle signs for the short walk which is approximately 1 hour.
Follow the red castle signs for the longer walk taking approximately 2.5 hours.
Where to stay...
Hotels / Apartments
- Castle Coaching Inn Trecastle, Brecon, Powys LD3 8UH. Dog friendly
- Cawdor Rhosmaen Street, Llandeilo SA19 6EN.
- Gerycastell Llanarthney SA32 8JQ.
- The Plough Hotel & Restaurant Llandeilo SA19 6NP.
- The New Swan 50 Gurnos Rd, Ystalyfera, Swansea SA9 2HY.
- White Hart Inn 36 Carmarthen Road, Llandeilo SA19 6RS.
Self Catering
- Brecon View Lodges Dynevor Road, Garnant, Ammanford SA18 1BQ. Dog friendly
- Capel Cartref Holiday Let Heol Twrch, Cwm-twrch Isaf, Swansea SA9 2TE. Dog friendly
- Carreglwyd 2 Bethlehem Rd, Llandeilo SA19 6US. Dog friendly
- Cennen Cottages Llandeilo SA19 6UD.
- Golden Grove Cottages Cathargoed Uchaf, Golden Grove SA32 8LY.
- Llwynhelig Manor, Captain’s Cottage Llwynhelig Manor, Llandeilo SA19 6AZ. Dog friendly
- Pen-Y-Graig Cottage 93a Mountain Road, Brynamman, United Kingdom, SA18 1AN. Dog friendly
- The Mill at Glynhir Bankyfelin, Llandybie, Ammanford SA18 2TE.
- Rhiannydds Cottages Glanddu, Gwynfe, Llangadog SA19 9SD. Dog friendly
- TŶ Cefn Tregib Ffairfach SA19 6TD.
- Y Castell Queens Square, Llangadog SA19 9BW.
Touring Caravan, Camping, Static Caravan
- Brynhyfryd Campsite Brynhyfryd Farm, Talley Rd, Llandeilo SA19 7HY. (Touring / Tents) Dog friendly
- Cilsane lodges Llandeilo SA19 6SL. (Glamping) Dog friendly
- Gelli Glamping Ty Gelli Groes, Trap, Llandeilo SA19 6RE. (Glamping)
- Gelli Secret Escapes Ffairfach, Llandeilo SA19 6PY.
- Llandyfan Camping Llandyfan, Ammanford SA18 2TY. (Touring / Tents) / Glamping
- Pond View Lodges New Inn, Llandeilo SA19 7LN. Dog friendly
- Ravenscroft Retreats Birds Hill Farm, Llandeilo SA19 6SH. (Glamping) Dog friendly
- The Country Retreat Wales Troedyrhiw, Llandeilo SA19 6PH. (Glamping)
- Towy Valley Caravan Park Llanegwad, Nantgaredig SA32 7NL. (Touring / Tents) Dog friendly
B&B / Guest Houses
- Black Mountain View Ty Newydd, Llangadog SA19 9DB. Dog friendly
- Blaen Y Garn Manordeilo, Llandeilo SA19 7BG. Dog friendly
- Bryn y Cadno Capel Isaac, Llandeilo SA19 7TD.
- Melin Tregib Tregib Mill, Ffairfach SA19 6SY. Dog friendly
- Pant y Bas Pentrefelin, Llangathen, Llandeilo SA19 6SD.
- Pontyclerc Farm House Penybanc Road, Ammanford SA18 3HP.
- The Glynhir Estate Glynhir Road, Llandybie SA18 2TD. Dog friendly
- The Old Tredegar 33 Heol Gwys, Cwm-twrch Uchaf, Swansea SA9 2XG.
- Tŷ Newydd Pant-Y-Cefn, Gwynfe, Llangadog SA19 9RF.
Nearby attractions
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Loughor Estuary
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Parc Howard, museum and parkland
Parc Howard
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Llanelli Beach
Llanelli Beach
FREE
PAY & DISPLAY PARKING
Swiss Valley
Swiss Valley
FREE
Troserch Woods, Llangennech
Troserch Woods
FREE
Morfa Berwig Nature Reserve
Morfa Berwig Nature Reserve
FREE
Burry Port harbour and sea front
Burry Port
FREE
PAY & DISPLAY PARKING
Pembrey Peninsula
Pembrey Peninsula
FREE
PARKING - PAY ON EXIT
Dinefwr Park
Dinefwr Park
FREE
PAY & DISPLAY PARKING
ENTRY FEE FOR MANSION
Machynys Peninsula
Machynys Peninsula
FREE
PAY & DISPLAY PARKING
Penllergare Valley Woodland
Penllergare Valley Woodland
FREE
PAY & DISPLAY PARKING
Llyn Llech Owain Country Park
LLyn Llech Owain Country Park
FREE
PAY & DISPLAY PARKING
Millennium Coastal Park
Millennium Coastal Park
FREE
PAY & DISPLAY PARKING
Pwll Nature Reserve
Pwll Nature Reserve
FREE
Black Mountain
Black Mountain
PARKING FREE
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The Tywi Valley
The Tywi Valley
Carmel National Nature Reserve
Carmel National Nature Reserve
FREE
Craig y nos Country Park
Craig y nos Country Park
FREE
PAY & DISPLAY PARKING
Mynydd Mawr Woodland Park
Mynydd Mawr Woodland Park
FREE
PARKING FREE
Ynysdawela Nature Park
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Attraction Collections
Medieval Castles
Medieval Castles
Beautiful Beaches
Beautiful Beaches
Great Gardens
Great Gardens
Superb Cycle Paths
Superb Cycle Paths
Wonderful Walks
Wonderful Walks
Picturesque Parks
Picturesque Parks
More attraction links....
Heritage
- Carmarthen Museum
- Carreg Cennen Castle
- Dinefwr Park and castle, Llandeilo
- Dolaucothi Roman Gold Mines
- Dylan Thomas Boathouse, Laugharne
- Gower Heritage Centre
- Gwili Railway
- Kidwelly Castle
- Llanelly House
- Llanelli & Mynydd Mawr Railway
- Museum of Land Speed, Pendine
- National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
- Oystermouth Castle, Swansea
- Paxtons Tower, Llanarthne
- Swansea Castle
- Swansea Museum
- The National Showcaves Centre for Wales
Parks, Woodlands, Nature
- Bryngarw Country Park, Bridgend
- Brynmill Park, Swansea
- Craig-y-Nos Country Park
- Gelli Aur Country Park
- Gnoll Country Park, Neath
- Llanelli Wetland Centre
- Llyn Llech Owain Country Park
- Margam Country Park
- Millennium Coastal Park, Llanelli
- Pembrey Country Park
- Penllergare Valley Woodlands
- Singleton Park, Swansea
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