Scenic, romantic ruins of a 13th-century castle, with tearoom and craft shop, wedding venue.
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Rating breakdown
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5 ★75%
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4 ★20%
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of Castell Carreg Cennen?
- Castell Carreg Cennen is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 1,858 reviews.
- Where is Castell Carreg Cennen located?
- Trapp, Llandeilo SA19 6UA, United Kingdom
- How can I contact Castell Carreg Cennen?
- Phone: +44 1558 822291 · Website: carregcennencastle.com
A very foggy day but an amazing castle.
I think it is quite expensive to visit at £6.50 for entry This could be improved
I think it is quite expensive to visit at £6.50 for entry This could be improved
I found this beautifully set Castle on the off chance by ending up in Ammanford and searching places to visit near by.
Since I'd never visited, I thought it was the perfect way to work off the Christmas day turkey.
The drive up was simple to follow on the sat nav and parking was great for the time of day I visited. 2.30pm
Parking is free but access to the Castle is 6.50 for adults unless you have a members card or are part of the armed forces. Blue light discount did not work.
As you walk to the ticket office 3 quarters of the way up you go though a little farm yard. With a shop/ coffee shop and picnic area and then head up the hill towards the castle.
There are plenty of opportunities to take some great photos of the views both from the car park level and at the summit where the castle is based.
There are a few little areas you can go to explore and for those who are brave with heights a great photo are of the cliff face.
Walking around the castle especially with our gorgeous Welsh weather, is advisable to have a pair of wellies or walking boots as you can get muddy, plus there's animal dropping dotted about from the sheep and rabbits.
The castle itself has a hidden secret (more of that later). As you head towards the entrance, you can take the time to appreciate the stunning views it has to offer of the beautiful countryside.
There is a small platform which leads to a drawbridge area. Once you have crossed that you are at the castle entrance.
(This is gridded so sensible shoes are advised)
There are several great places to explore once inside split over levels and the views again from different areas are great.
There's a few stair cases so bare that in mind, but the Gem of this Castle for me was it's Cave intrance towards the far left from where you come in..
Be prepared as this is steep as well as dark. once you get to the bottom of the steps, there is a walk way which is sheltered and takes you 50 meters or so down to another set of stairs. (This part is in total darkness, so a light of some kind is essential)
There is an open space you come too which is followed immediately by the cave entrance. Watch your head as there are low points and watch your footing as it is very wet and also a heavily uneven surface all the way down. It also can be a little narrow as you walk down.
For the explorer in me, it was definitely worth the further decent. But bare in mind you need to walk back up afterwards, so if going back upstairs is a challenge, I'd take your time.
I suffer with a slipped disc, and it hurt afterwards.
Bare in mind though as you explore the car parks closing times. I think it closes around the 4.30 point so give yourself plenty of time to explore and for the walks upto and from the castle. Maybe even eating time as there are one or two benches in there to sit.
I would 100% visit again and be better prepared as I didn't know about the cave and my phone died, so I tagged along with someone kind enough to lead the way through the dark.
Lovely afternoon out.
Since I'd never visited, I thought it was the perfect way to work off the Christmas day turkey.
The drive up was simple to follow on the sat nav and parking was great for the time of day I visited. 2.30pm
Parking is free but access to the Castle is 6.50 for adults unless you have a members card or are part of the armed forces. Blue light discount did not work.
As you walk to the ticket office 3 quarters of the way up you go though a little farm yard. With a shop/ coffee shop and picnic area and then head up the hill towards the castle.
There are plenty of opportunities to take some great photos of the views both from the car park level and at the summit where the castle is based.
There are a few little areas you can go to explore and for those who are brave with heights a great photo are of the cliff face.
Walking around the castle especially with our gorgeous Welsh weather, is advisable to have a pair of wellies or walking boots as you can get muddy, plus there's animal dropping dotted about from the sheep and rabbits.
The castle itself has a hidden secret (more of that later). As you head towards the entrance, you can take the time to appreciate the stunning views it has to offer of the beautiful countryside.
There is a small platform which leads to a drawbridge area. Once you have crossed that you are at the castle entrance.
(This is gridded so sensible shoes are advised)
There are several great places to explore once inside split over levels and the views again from different areas are great.
There's a few stair cases so bare that in mind, but the Gem of this Castle for me was it's Cave intrance towards the far left from where you come in..
Be prepared as this is steep as well as dark. once you get to the bottom of the steps, there is a walk way which is sheltered and takes you 50 meters or so down to another set of stairs. (This part is in total darkness, so a light of some kind is essential)
There is an open space you come too which is followed immediately by the cave entrance. Watch your head as there are low points and watch your footing as it is very wet and also a heavily uneven surface all the way down. It also can be a little narrow as you walk down.
For the explorer in me, it was definitely worth the further decent. But bare in mind you need to walk back up afterwards, so if going back upstairs is a challenge, I'd take your time.
I suffer with a slipped disc, and it hurt afterwards.
Bare in mind though as you explore the car parks closing times. I think it closes around the 4.30 point so give yourself plenty of time to explore and for the walks upto and from the castle. Maybe even eating time as there are one or two benches in there to sit.
I would 100% visit again and be better prepared as I didn't know about the cave and my phone died, so I tagged along with someone kind enough to lead the way through the dark.
Lovely afternoon out.
It has two caves and a sheer cliff at one side!!🙀
One cave in the castle (avoid if claustrophobic!) and the way you get there is verry cool; it’s accessed via a passage running down the inside of the wall which runs along the top of the sheer cliff, so each window looks out over this void.
The other cave is on the outside. Leave the castle and head towards the ticket office, double back round to your left - below the castle, with the castle on your left - you’ll go over a wall and out onto the top of the hill. Look for the cave on your left
Well worth paying to get into the castle.
One cave in the castle (avoid if claustrophobic!) and the way you get there is verry cool; it’s accessed via a passage running down the inside of the wall which runs along the top of the sheer cliff, so each window looks out over this void.
The other cave is on the outside. Leave the castle and head towards the ticket office, double back round to your left - below the castle, with the castle on your left - you’ll go over a wall and out onto the top of the hill. Look for the cave on your left
Well worth paying to get into the castle.
Lovely castle, there is a privately run cafe&shop there which were not overly amazed about. The CASTLE though is well worth a visit for 1hr + half, with hidden underneath cave tunnel.. The whole thing must have looked amazing in its day.
Great views and amenities. The scones in the shop are delightful.
Bring a torch for the cave, it's worth it, just watch your head!
The small entry fee is definitely worth seeing the Castle. Plenty to see and stunning views too.
Bring a torch for the cave, it's worth it, just watch your head!
The small entry fee is definitely worth seeing the Castle. Plenty to see and stunning views too.
Great castle high up on the mountain, with old walls still remaining down in the bowels of the castle still able to explore, but you'll need torchlight to go to the bottom, need good shoes as really slippery and uneven. Excellent views from the top of the surrounding countryside x Also an amazing restaurant over looking the mountain with a fully stocked bar (didnt use the restaurant this time) and a wonderful welsh gift shop. You can just visit the restaurant and gift shop, only have to pay for the castle x
Nice walk around the castle, free car park, £6.50 entry for adults. Lots of sheep so careful if you have a dog. Lovely views, able to go into the castle cave underneath the castle. Nice visit. Also a cafe at the bottom of the hill with toilets. The car park gets locked at 6pm.
Amazing place well worth a visit, starting with the lovely cafe and gift shop, the ladies were so lovely and happily talked with my boys then lets talk cake it was so good it was an emotional experience level good, rhubarb crumble cake warm with ice cream a must and inside the cafe is incredible to look at. Then best walking boots on up to a brilliant castle ruin with stunning views and a cave that has to be seen 5 stats not enough for this
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