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.

https://cadw.gov.wales/open-doors-castell-y-bere-0

"Castell y Bere was a remote outpost on Llywelyn’s southern frontier, but it was vital to his security. It guarded his cattle range, protected the homeland of Gwynedd and dominated the neighbouring lordship of Meirionydd.

Llywelyn ab Iorwerth was Prince; but cattle were king! In medieval Wales cattle were as good as currency. This location was so important that Llywelyn was prepared to take it from his own son Gruffudd in 1221, so that he could begin building a castle.

After Llywelyn died his successors continued to use it. It was taken by English king Edward I, in 1283. He made alterations to the castle and hoped an English frontier town would grow here. It never happened. The English abandoned the site during an uprising against their rule in 1294."

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