Caerau Fort

Serene, lightly haunting and picturesque at the same time. It's a shame the beautiful church has reduced to ruins. This place is supposed to be the oldest establishment of humans in the region.

Amazing to see this site of an old iron age hill fort. Unfortunately, over the years the church has fallen into ruin and graves damaged.

It's a field on top of a hill. From what we could see there isn't any evidence of the old hill top fort but there is a nice old derelict church tucked just below the top of the hill. Apparently they are going to excavate the fort and open a visitor centre which I imagine will be good, from the top of the hill you have a commanding view of Cardiff which is always nice. Be warned though the path up to the top is steep and when we went very boggy and muddy, there is a concrete path but this was covered with vegetation. I would highly recommend going, the dog loved it and is now snoring her head off!

History in Ely Cardiff....
Caer means Fort in Welsh hence Caerdydd Caerleon etc.... Caerau Hill Fort is hidden in plain sight unless you look for you will not find it ....Iocated alongside St Mary's Church sadly a ruin of its former self due to fire and vandals.. the Hillfort command's views over Cardiff to Caerphilly and mountains beyond.
Only a 10 min walk from you parked car or nearest bus stop...Well worth a visit . So enjoy some free adventures, history and views 🙌 😎 😀

The church and setting is nice for a short walk

Wonderful green space with far more interpretation and access coming soon. Wonderfull views of Cardiff. Picture of interpretation centre being built.

A place of great historical interest for those that are onto or want to get into history at different levels. In summer there are local groups that get together and do a dig of different sections of this ancient hillfort site it dates back a very long time to Neolithic times as I understand it.

It's a delight every time I go to cosmeston Park so many places to walk