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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills · Mid Wales

Castell Dinas

Free admission

Castell Dinas — Named summit at 450 m.

Castell Dinas, mountains & hills in Mid Wales

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Castell Dinas is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 450 m.". Coordinates: 51.9632°, -3.1966°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Castell Dinas is a hillfort and castle in southern Powys, Wales. At 450 m (1,476 feet) (SO179301) it has the highest castle in England and Wales. It is positioned to defend the Rhiangoll pass between Talgarth and Crickhowell.

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Coordinates
51.9632, -3.1966
District
Powys
Parish
Talgarth
Postcode
LD3 0EW
Parliamentary constituency
Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Castell Dinas?
Castell Dinas is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LD3 0EW), in the parish of Talgarth.
What is Castell Dinas?
Castell Dinas — Named summit at 450 m.
How do I get to Castell Dinas?
Drivers can use postcode LD3 0EW.
Is Castell Dinas free to visit?
Yes, Castell Dinas is free to enter.
How do I get to Castell Dinas?
Drivers can navigate to postcode LD3 0EW. It sits within the Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe parliamentary constituency.