Castell-Y-Bere, Tywyn near Llanfihangel-y-pennant, Gwynedd

Details

Accessibility:

Uneven ground; stone & wooden steps along the footpath up to the castle. 

Brief description:

Built by Llywelyn the Great in 1221, the castle sits on top of a flat rock in an elevated position looking over the Dysynni valley. Although now a ruin, the 'D' shaped fortress is still an imposing sight within dramatic scenery.

Address: Grid Reference: SH669086

Llanfihangel-y-pennant, Tywyn, Gwynedd, North Wales

Email:

None

Phone:

CADW - 01443 336000

Website:

https://www.castlewales.com/cybere.html 

Directions:

B4405 to Abergynolwyn, 2 miles north-west

Free car parking close to the footpath up to the castle. 

Opening Times:

Open 24hrs a day

Transport:

Nearest train station - Tywyn, Gwynedd

Nearest bus stop is at Abergynolwyn (No.30 from Tywyn), then walk approximately 46mins

For further travel information: https://www.thetraveline.info / 0800 4640000 

 https://bustimes.org/localities/tywyn-gwynedd

Amenities:

None

Nearest public toilets: Llanfihangel-y-pennant (G/R: SH675085) accessible; seasonal or Abergynolwyn (G/R: SH676067) not accessible