Gaer Penrhôs

#5951 among destinations in the United Kingdom

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Gaer Penrhôs, in Ceredigion, Wales, was a ringwork castle at the summit of a steep hill near the village of Llanrhystud; now all that remains are the outlines of its ringworks. Through the years it has variously been referred to as Llanrhystud Castle and Castell Cadwaladr and has likely been the site of more than one structure. ()

Coordinates: 52°18'18"N, 4°7'30"W

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WalesUnited Kingdom

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Gaer Penrhôs – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dylan Thomas Trail, Ystwyth Trail, Dyfi Biosphere, Pont Aberarth.

2.8 miSW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Dylan Thomas Trail
73 min walk • The Dylan Thomas Trail runs through places associated with the poet Dylan Thomas in Ceredigion, west Wales. It was officially opened by Aeronwy Thomas, Dylan’s daughter, in July 2003.
5.4 miNE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Ystwyth Trail, Aberystwyth
138 min walk • The Ystwyth Trail is a 21-mile multi-use rail trail linking Aberystwyth, Llanfarian, Ystrad Meurig and Tregaron in Ceredigion, Wales. Cycling and walking are permitted along the entire length while horseriding is permitted on several sections only.
5.4 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area
Dyfi Biosphere
138 min walk • The Dyfi Biosphere is situated at the coast of south-central Wales in the estuary of the River Dyfi, and is a biosphere reserve representative of salt marshes and estuarine systems in the west of the United Kingdom. The estuary forms one of the most important wildfowl and shorebird centres in Wales and also comprises a Ramsar site.
5.8 miSW
Bridge
Pont Aberarth
147 min walk • Pont Aberarth, also known as the Llanddewi-Aberarth Bridge, is a single-arched grade II listed bridge, which spans the River Arth in the village of Aberarth, Ceredigion, Wales. It was completed in 1849, and carries the A487 trunk road between Cardigan and Aberystwyth.
4.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Llyn Fanod
116 min walk • Llyn Fanod is an upland lake situated between Penuwch and Bontnewydd in Ceredigion, Wales. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest partly owned by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales. Public access is via a bridlepath from the road.
4.1 miSE
Memorial
Mynydd Bach
106 min walk • Mynydd Bach is located in the midlands of Ceredigion. It is a range of low hills, rather than a single mountain as its name suggests. The highest point reaches 329 meters above sea level. This area contains a few small villages and is an important place in Ceredigion’s cultural history.
3.7 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Llyn Eiddwen
96 min walk • Llyn Eiddwen is a lake and site of special scientific interest near Trefenter in Ceredigion, Wales. It is the source of the River Aeron. This natural lake provides an environment to preserve rare local water-plant life and seasonal animals. It is owned and managed by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales.
5.7 miSW
Forts and castles
Dinerth Castle
146 min walk • The Castle of Dinerth is a Welsh castle located near Aberarth, Ceredigion, west Wales that was completed c. AD 1110. It is also known as Hero Castle, presumably from the Norse hiro.