Castell Dinas Brân — Attraction in Llangollen

Getting up mountains so you can enjoy unparalleled views can be difficult as often these locations may require a lot of walking, climbing and negotiating difficult trails or walking path to get to the summit. That is not the case with Castell Dina’s Brân. The 360 degrees view from the top is beautiful with undulating hills. You can spend hours here on a clear warm dry day. The greenery and the ever changing skies creates a wonderful experience that arouses one’s imagination of God’s creation. In my opinion, the best time to visit is when it is cloudy sunny. The sunset can be beautiful. I wouldn’t attempt to visit on a windy day unless you are an experienced climber/walker. It is necessary to wear the right shoes as some parts of the trail can be slippery and muddy; shoes that are raised from the ground and not so flat. It probably takes about 30-45 minutes to get up there if you catch your breath while taking in the views as well. Not suitable for children under 6 I’d say unless you carry them and you will need to keep a close eye on them all the way up to the summit and down. There is no designated parking so you are either better off parking in Llangollen or visiting off season when you can find a few parking spots on the side of the road. There is a working farm nearby and the roads are used by other cars so be mindful where you park. Great place to visit and in my opinion a hill that most people can reach the summit. The castle was built in the 13th century. Pontcysyllte aqueduct can be...

Castell Dinas Bran is an incredible 13th century fortress some three hundred metres above the Llangollen and the River Dee. Like something from Lord of the Rings, all that remains of the castle are fragments of walls, arches and rocky ditches. The climb is hard, but the views are incredible. The hill was originally home to an Iron Age hillfort but the construction of the castle over 1000 years later obliterated much of these remains. Construction of Dinas Bran took place in the mid 13th century. The castle is a large rectangular enclosure with thick curtain walls, protected by deep cut rock ditch on all sides but North, where the hill itself is defence enough. It would have had a two storey keep and a large protruding D shaped tower, often called a Welsh Tower due to their occurrence on castles from this time. The castle gatehouse would have comprised two more towers, leading through to the courtyard. Prince Gruffydd Maelor II built the castle in 1260. During the First Welsh War of Independence, the castle was abandoned by its garrison and burned rather than standing against the English. The position should have been unassailable, it is unclear why it wasn't held. Very sturdy footwear is recommended, the climb up is steep and slippy in places. The peak is very windy and exposed but the views...

100% worth the effort to climb to the top of the mountain where you'll find partial castle ruins, historic information & scenic views from the peak of this castle ruin . It's the perfect backdrop for a photo opportunity that will capture the memories of a super day out. I'd say in my opinion the best time to visit the castle ruins would be on a dry day as it's a steep climb in parts where I'd imagine rain and mud would make it harder if you want make it to the castle ruins at the top of the mountain but not impossible and a clear dry day will make all the difference to your experience.

I would suggest/give positive feedback to other people they should visit this specific landmark and will myself be returning at some point in the future to take a few updated photos to add to my ever growing collection I've already taken on previous times I have visited Castell Dina's Bràn super day out had by all...