Llandeilo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Ruined Dinefwr (Dynevor) Castle overlooking the River Tywi - Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales, United Kingdom
Carreg Cennen castle sits high on a hill near the River Cennen, in the village of Trap, four miles south of Llandeilo in Carmarthenshire, south Wales
Aerial view of the ruins of Carreg Cennen Castle in the Camarthenshire countryside
#lksawaydays 4b/2020 Continuing to step back in time we travelled the short 5km journey to our 2nd castle as part of our Welsh castle double header at Dinefwr. Dinefwr Castle can be found within the 800 acre National Trust site of Dinefwr Park. Again a relatively small car park for an attraction of this size which includes the castle, Newton House, Deer Park and many wildlife walks including a Boardwalk as well as some of the oldest Oak trees in the UK. The inclusive price of £9.50 per adult was duly paid and we initially made a beeline for the ruins of Dinefwr Castle. The castle is believed to have been constructed under the instructions of Rhodri the Great and then rebuilt in the late 1100's by Rhys ap Gruffydd (Lord Rhys who built Carreg Cennen Castle) The castle has walkways which give superb views of Deer Park to the north and Towy Valley (and River Towy) to the west and south. After visiting the historic Welsh ruins we walked along a number of the trails before ending up at Newton House for a well earned coffee! #lksawaydays gives Dinefwr Castle and park a 👍
#lksawaydays 4a/2020 today we decided to step back in time and enjoy a Welsh castle double header. Car packed, satnav set and the ipod on playing the back catalogue of the Manchester Orchestra (top tunes) Our first of the two planned castles was Carreg Cennen in the village of Trap inside the Brecon Beacons National Park. We arrived as the weather seemed to get murkier, perhaps a little bit of luck kept the rain away, we parked up in the free, quiet but again rather small car park. The site has a cafe and shop, these can be found around from the car park as you enter, all of which sit below the prominent ruins dwelling upon the hill. After paying £5 per adult we hiked up the slope and enjoyed the impressive views of Towy Valley, on a clear day it must be spectacular! The six towered castle built in the time of Lord Rhys in the late 1100's has sat in ruin since 1462, once inside you can move around the skeleton freely, walking across the base or along stairways to see more of the structure. Make sure you head down to the naturally made cave which runs under the castle and travels deep into the hillside. Be cautious, once you start walking along the cave it's pitch black and a little slippery under foot, we used our phone touches but you can hire torches at the pay hut for £1.50. #lksawaydays give Carreg Castle a 👍
The Plough Rhosmaen

The Plough Rhosmaen

4 out of 5
Rhosmaen Llandeilo Wales
The price is NZ$330 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
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The Plough Rhosmaen
The Cawdor

The Cawdor

4 out of 5
72 Rhosmaen Street Llandeilo Wales
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The price is NZ$251 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$251
29 Mar - 30 Mar
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Lovely room, wonderful staff and brilliant food. Would definitely stay again!

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The Cawdor
Beautiful Historic Grade II Listed Georgian Town House

Beautiful Historic Grade II Listed Georgian Town House

Llandeilo Wales
Stay at this holiday home in Llandeilo. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Carreg Cennen and Dinefwr Park ...
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Beautiful Historic Grade II Listed Georgian Town House

Beautiful Historic Grade II Listed Georgian Town House

Llandeilo Wales
Stay at this holiday home in Llandeilo. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Carreg Cennen and Dinefwr Park ...
Beautiful Historic Grade II Listed Georgian Town House
A hidden gem nestled in the Talley hills with valley views. Lliandeilo wales

A hidden gem nestled in the Talley hills with valley views. Lliandeilo wales

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Heron House

Heron House

3 out of 5
Y Plas Talley Llandeilo Wales
Stay at this cottage in Llandeilo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Dinefwr Castle and National Trust - Dolaucothi Gold Mines ...
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#lksawaydays 4b/2020 Continuing to step back in time we travelled the short 5km journey to our 2nd castle as part of our Welsh castle double header at Dinefwr. Dinefwr Castle can be found within the 800 acre National Trust site of Dinefwr Park. Again a relatively small car park for an attraction of this size which includes the castle, Newton House, Deer Park and many wildlife walks including a Boardwalk as well as some of the oldest Oak trees in the UK. The inclusive price of £9.50 per adult was duly paid and we initially made a beeline for the ruins of Dinefwr Castle. The castle is believed to have been constructed under the instructions of Rhodri the Great and then rebuilt in the late 1100's by Rhys ap Gruffydd (Lord Rhys who built Carreg Cennen Castle) The castle has walkways which give superb views of Deer Park to the north and Towy Valley

Dinefwr Park & Castle

Explore the great outdoors at Dinefwr Park & Castle, a lovely green space in Llandeilo. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Dinefwr Park & Castle

Carreg Cennen Castle

Learn about the local history of Dyffryn Cennen when you take a trip to Carreg Cennen Castle. Discover the area's countryside and bars.

Carreg Cennen Castle

Dinefwr Castle

After visiting Dinefwr Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Manordeilo and Salem. Wander the forests or discover the countryside in this relaxing area.

Dinefwr Castle

Cities near Llandeilo

Carmarthen Castle is a ruined castle in Carmarthen, West Wales, UK. First built by Walter, Sheriff of Gloucester in the early 1100s, the castle was captured and destroyed on several occasions before being rebuilt in stone during the 1190s

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Ammanford

Ammanford

Maesbach caravan and camping park, Ffarmers, West Wales. A great place to stay and explore the Cambrian mountains.

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River Towy looking south from Bont ar Towy
Photo by Ruth Sharville (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

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