Forts · Mid Wales
Castell Faen Grach
In or near Llanilar.
Castell Faen Grach is a fort in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rhiwfron · 0.3 km
About
Castell Faen Grach is a historic fort or fortified site in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 52.3814°, -3.8718°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Official information
The Vale of Rheidol Railway is a historic narrow gauge railway established in 1897, offering scenic steam train journeys between Aberystwyth and Devil's Bridge. Visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the Welsh countryside and explore the railway's rich history through its restored locomotives and displays.
Place summary
Castell Faen Grach is a fort located in Mid Wales, within the parish of Pontarfynach. This site is known for its historical significance, although specific architectural details and designations are not provided.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3814, -3.8718
- District
- Ceredigion
- Parish
- Pontarfynach
- Postcode
- SY23 4QU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ceredigion Preseli
- Nearest railway station
- Rhiwfron — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Daily train services until 1st November 2026
- Official site
- www.rheidolrailway.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n12074241259 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Vale of Rheidol Railway
Heritage railways · 0.2 km
Rhiwfron railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.3 km
Coed Rheidol National Nature Reserve
Forests & woodlands · 0.6 km
Vale of Rheidol Railway
Heritage railways · 1.1 km
Vale of Rheidol Railway
Heritage railways · 1.2 km
Vale of Rheidol Railway
Heritage railways · 1.2 km
Devils Bridge
Villages · 1.3 km
Vale of Rheidol Railway
Heritage railways · 1.3 km
Vale of Rheidol Railway
Heritage railways · 1.3 km
Devil's Bridge railway station
Historic bridges · 1.3 km
Ystumtuen
Other places · 1.4 km
The Hafod Hotel
Hotels · 1.5 km
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📷 5Heritage railways · Mid Wales
Vale of Rheidol Railway
Vale of Rheidol Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
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Rhiwfron railway station
Rhiwfron railway station in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
📷 3Forests & woodlands · Mid Wales
Coed Rheidol National Nature Reserve
Coed Rheidol National Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Heritage railways · Mid Wales
Vale of Rheidol Railway
Vale of Rheidol Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Heritage railways · Mid Wales
Vale of Rheidol Railway
Vale of Rheidol Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Heritage railways · Mid Wales
Vale of Rheidol Railway
Vale of Rheidol Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Castell Faen Grach
Places to stay
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Woodlands Caravan Park Devils Bridge
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📷 5Caravan parks · Mid Wales
Erwbarfe Farm Caravan Park
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Tynyffordd Fach Caravan Park
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📷 7Hotels · Mid Wales
George Borrow Hotel
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Cafés · Mid Wales
Llywernog Silver Lead Mine
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📷 5Restaurants · Mid Wales
The White Lion Hotel
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castell Faen Grach?
- Castell Faen Grach is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY23 4QU), in the parish of Pontarfynach.
- What is Castell Faen Grach?
- Castell Faen Grach is a fort in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Castell Faen Grach?
- The nearest railway station is Rhiwfron, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY23 4QU.
- How do I get to Castell Faen Grach?
- The nearest railway station is Rhiwfron, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY23 4QU.