Castell y Bere

Really interesting place to visit. Enough parking for around 10 cars, there are no facilities here. The views are stunning and there is plenty to see and read the information boards. Some nice walks close by too.

Beautiful, remote place, you can feel the history. Situated on a rocky mount in the middle of the valley with lovely views up and down the valley.

Formerly important castle now an isolated ruin accessed via a steep, rough path and then wooden steps. Free to enter and wander around. I had the entire place to myself for a while on a weekday afternoon in May. Car park has space for maybe half a dozen cars, reached along narrow country lanes.

Very interesting place to view; Free entry, but the acces is via a narrow single lane route. Make sure you drive slowly (probably at 30mph even if your navigation shows the speed limit of 60mph); worth the effort.
Once you reach the entrance, the remaining of the building is around 5 to 8 minutes walk and around 10 minutes of viewing.
Sad to see the structure is dying (not maintained).

Castell y Bere is in a superb location at the southern end of Snowdonia. Built by the Welsh, taken over by the English, and abandoned in the 13th century, it's incredibly atmospheric and well worth a visit.

Small tight road leading to a small parking area off the road.
Short walk through the woods to the entrance to the castle. Not a great walking surface for some.
Looks like it was a while since much has been spent on this castle from Cadw as the stairs etc have seen better days.
Great views through the valley but could do with more info about the castle and the layout if known inside the castle.

Loved it. Interesting castle, not too far or strenuous to walk to it from the parking area. Fantastic views once in the castle. I'll be back!!!

Lovely little walk and great views! Suitable footwear is advised as can be slippery in parts under foot. Small free place to park the car by the road.