Castell Cawr, Abergele

Name: Castell Cawr
Address: Abergele, United Kingdom

#3 among attractions in Abergele

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Castell Cawr, or Tan-y-Gopa as it is known locally, is a heavily forested hill above the town of Abergele in Conwy county borough, Wales. On it is found the Iron Age hillfort of Castell Cawr, which overlooks the River Clwyd. Rare lesser horseshoe bats inhabit caves on the hill. The woods are owned by the Woodland Trust. The hill rises to 189 m above sea level, with extensive views to Snowdonia and the Clwydian Range. ()

Coordinates: 53°16'36"N, 3°35'49"W

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Abergele United Kingdom

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Castell Cawr – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bodelwyddan Castle, Abergele Golf Club, Gwrych Castle, Eirias Park.

4 miE
History museum, Art museum, Museum
Bodelwyddan Castle, Bodelwyddan
103 min walk • Nestled in the heart of North Wales, Bodelwyddan Castle is a majestic museum that offers a glimpse into the region's rich history and culture. Known for its stunning Victorian architecture, the castle is surrounded by scenic gardens and lush woodlands, making it a...
0.4 miN
Outdoor activities, Golf
Abergele Golf Club, Abergele
10 min walk • Abergele Golf Club is a golf club located in Abergele, Conwy, Clwyd, Wales. The 18-hole course was formed in 1910 and established itself at its present location in 1968 near Gwrych Castle and is a member of the Community amateur sports club.
0.7 miNW
Historical place, Architecture, Forts and castles
Gwrych Castle, Abergele
18 min walk • Gwrych Castle is a Grade I listed 19th-century country house near Abergele in Conwy County Borough, Wales. The castle and 236 acre estate are owned by a charity, and a portion of the land is leased to Natural Resources Wales for a 999-year term.
4.9 miW
Lake, Football, Park
Eirias Park, Colwyn Bay
126 min walk • Eirias Park is a 50-acre public park in Colwyn Bay, Conwy County Borough, Wales, was once described as "The park by the sea". The park has a sports complex, including the Eirias Stadium and Colwyn Leisure Centre.
4.3 miE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Marble Church, Bodelwyddan
109 min walk • St Margaret's Church, Bodelwyddan, is a Decorated Gothic Style parish church in the lower Vale of Clwyd in Denbighshire, Wales and is visible for many miles because its spire rises to 202 feet. It lies just off the A55 trunk road.
4.6 miNE
Rail tours, Game and entertainment center, Tours
Rhyl Miniature Railway, Rhyl
119 min walk • The Rhyl Miniature Railway is a 15 in gauge miniature railway line located in Rhyl on the North Wales Coast. The line runs in a circle around a boating lake near the promenade, to the west of the town centre.
5.3 miNE
City hall
Town Hall, Rhyl
135 min walk • Rhyl Town Hall is a municipal structure in Wellington Road in Rhyl, Denbighshire, Wales. The town hall, which was the headquarters of Rhyl Urban District Council, is a Grade II listed building.
5.5 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Paul's Church, Colwyn Bay
140 min walk • St Paul's Church, Colwyn Bay is an active Anglican parish church in the town of Colwyn Bay, Wales. It is located in the deanery of Rhos, the archdeaconry of St Asaph, and the Diocese of St Asaph.
1.2 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Cefn yr Ogof, Abergele
32 min walk • Cefn yr Ogof is the highest point of the hill to the west of Gwrych Castle near Abergele and Llanddulas.
5.4 miNE
53°19'24"N • 3°29'30"W
SeaQuarium Rhyl, Rhyl
139 min walk • Park, Aquarium, Zoo
5.4 miW
Piers and boardwalks, Bridge
Victoria Pier, Colwyn Bay
138 min walk • The Victoria Pier was a pier in the seaside resort of Colwyn Bay, Wales. Despite dismantlement since May 2018, much of the metalwork remains and retains the legal status of a grade-II listed structure.