Castles · North Wales
Hafod y Bwch
In or near Rhosllanerchrugog.
Hafod y Bwch — a castle in wales north.
Ian Paterson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wrexham Central · 3.5 km
About
Hafod y Bwch is a named castle in wales north, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Dee (England) SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hafod y Bwch is a castle located in Esclusham, North Wales, within the postcode LL14. The site is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its proximity to the River Dee in England. The castle's historical significance is underscored by its designation, highlighting the area's ecological importance. Visitors can expect to see the remnants of the structure set against a backdrop of natural beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0219, -3.0322
- District
- Wrexham
- Parish
- Esclusham
- Postcode
- LL14 4DR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
- Nearest railway station
- Wrexham Central — 3.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286827 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Bersham Bank
Mountains & hills · 0.5 km
Bersham Tip
Mountains & hills · 0.5 km
Bonc Yr Hafod
Mountains & hills · 0.9 km
Hafod-y-bwch Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.2 km
Plas Cadwgan Mound
Castles · 1.5 km
Cadwgan Castle
Literary houses · 1.5 km
Bersham Ironworks
Historic houses · 1.6 km
Bersham Ironworks
Archaeological sites · 1.6 km
Caeau Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.7 km
Cup and Saucer Waterfall
Waterfalls · 1.7 km
Plâs Power
Villages · 1.7 km
Rhosllanerchrugog
Towns & cities · 1.8 km
Nearby
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Bonc Yr Hafod
Bonc Yr Hafod — mountain in wales north. Elevation: 150 m.
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Hafod-y-bwch Bridge
Hafod-y-bwch Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Cadwgan Castle
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Where to eat & stay near Hafod y Bwch
Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Cafés · North Wales
Chapel Tearoom
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hafod y Bwch?
- Hafod y Bwch is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL14 4DR), in the parish of Esclusham.
- What is Hafod y Bwch?
- Hafod y Bwch — a castle in wales north.
- How do I get to Hafod y Bwch?
- The nearest railway station is Wrexham Central, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL14 4DR.
- Is Hafod y Bwch a protected site?
- Yes — Hafod y Bwch is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Hafod y Bwch charge admission?
- Hafod y Bwch typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Hafod y Bwch?
- The nearest railway station is Wrexham Central, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL14 4DR.