Mountains & hills · Mid Wales
Craig y Castell
In or near Llanfachreth.
Craig y Castell — a mountain in wales-north, United Kingdom, 321 m.
Ian Medcalf — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Morfa Mawddach · 7.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Craig y Castell is a named summit in wales-north, United Kingdom, with an elevation of approximately 321 metres. Listed in the Wikidata register of UK peaks; see the Wikipedia article for further details on the mountain's location, geology and walking routes.
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Heritage listing
http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=1397
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Place summary
Craig y Castell is a mountain located in North Wales. It is known for its rugged terrain and commanding views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular among walkers and offers various trails for outdoor enthusiasts.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.7268, -3.9309
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Dolgellau
- Postcode
- LL40 1TL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Nearest railway station
- Morfa Mawddach — 7.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q20594866 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Craig y Castell I, Brithdir
Vineyards · 0.4 km
Llyn Gwernan
Natural landmarks · 0.7 km
Pont Ty-Nant
Historic bridges · 0.9 km
Will Ramsbotham
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Craig Y Castell
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Craig y Castell II, Brithdir
Vineyards · 1.3 km
Hafod Dywyll farm campsite
Campsites · 1.3 km
King's Youth Hostel
Hostels · 1.4 km
Dol Gledr
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
Rehoboth ruïne
Memorials & monuments · 1.6 km
Bunkhouse Caban Cader Idris
Hostels · 1.8 km
Bryn-y-gwin
Mountains & hills · 1.9 km
Nearby
📷 5Vineyards · Mid Wales
Craig y Castell I, Brithdir
Craig y Castell I, Brithdir — a UK vineyard in wales north, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Mid Wales
Llyn Gwernan
Llyn Gwernan is a natural landmark in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Mid Wales
Pont Ty-Nant
Pont Ty-Nant — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Mid Wales
Will Ramsbotham
Will Ramsbotham — a memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Mid Wales
Craig Y Castell
Craig Y Castell — mountain in wales north. Elevation: 298 m.
📷 5Vineyards · Mid Wales
Craig y Castell II, Brithdir
Craig y Castell II, Brithdir — a UK vineyard in wales north, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Where to eat & stay near Craig y Castell
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Mid Wales
Hafod Dywyll farm campsite
Hafod Dywyll farm campsite — a campsite in wales north.
📷 5📷 5Hostels · Mid Wales
Bunkhouse Caban Cader Idris
Bunkhouse Caban Cader Idris — a hostel in wales north.
📷 5Hotels · Mid Wales
Penmaenuchaf Hotel
Penmaenuchaf Hotel — a hotel in wales north.
📷 5Campsites · Mid Wales
Bryn Y Gwin Farm Camp Site
Bryn Y Gwin Farm Camp Site — a campsite in wales north.
📷 7Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Restaurants · Mid Wales
The White Lion Hotel
The White Lion Hotel — a restaurant in wales mid.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Craig y Castell?
- Craig y Castell is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL40 1TL), in the parish of Dolgellau.
- What is Craig y Castell?
- Craig y Castell — a mountain in wales-north, United Kingdom, 321 m.
- How do I get to Craig y Castell?
- The nearest railway station is Morfa Mawddach, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL40 1TL.
- Is Craig y Castell a listed building?
- Craig y Castell is officially recognised as II listed.
- Is Craig y Castell free to visit?
- Yes, Craig y Castell is free to enter.
- How do I get to Craig y Castell?
- The nearest railway station is Morfa Mawddach, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL40 1TL.