Vineyards · Mid Wales
Pen-y-Castell Hillfort
In or near Llanilar.
Pen-y-Castell Hillfort — a UK vineyard in wales mid, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Late summer & autumn (Aug–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Capel Bangor · 5.5 km
About
Pen-y-Castell Hillfort is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in wales mid. UK viticulture has expanded significantly since the 1980s, with English sparkling wines now winning international awards. Most British vineyards offer tours and tastings of their estate-grown wines. hillfort in Llanilar, Ceredigion, Wales, UK
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Place summary
Pen-y-Castell Hillfort is located in Mid Wales. This archaeological site features the remains of an ancient hillfort, notable for its historical significance. Visitors can explore the area where the fortifications once stood, providing insight into early settlement patterns in the region. The site is set within a landscape that offers views of the surrounding countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3518, -4.0130
- District
- Ceredigion
- Parish
- Llanilar
- Postcode
- SY23 4SB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ceredigion Preseli
- Nearest railway station
- Capel Bangor — 5.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q20589449 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Pen y Castell
Castles · 0.0 km
Llanilar
Towns & cities · 0.3 km
Llanilar railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.8 km
Church of Saint Ilar
Historic churches · 0.8 km
Coed y Crychydd
Forests & woodlands · 1.0 km
Llanilar
Villages · 1.0 km
Pen Meillionen
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Ystwyth Trail
Long-distance walking trails · 1.6 km
Rhos Cross Inn
Memorials & monuments · 1.7 km
Pant Mawr Hillfort
Vineyards · 2.0 km
Rhostie
Villages · 2.1 km
Dyffryn Mill
Watermills · 2.1 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pen-y-Castell Hillfort?
- Pen-y-Castell Hillfort is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY23 4SB), in the parish of Llanilar.
- What is Pen-y-Castell Hillfort?
- Pen-y-Castell Hillfort — a UK vineyard in wales mid, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Pen-y-Castell Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Capel Bangor, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY23 4SB.
- How do I get to Pen-y-Castell Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Capel Bangor, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY23 4SB.