Attractions in North Wales - Castles

A - Conwy Castle, Conwy.
Castle built by the English monarch Edward I as part of his 'iron ring' of castles.
Distance from Betws-y-Coed: 13 miles (21 km).
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B - Dolwyddelan Castle, Dolwyddelan.
Castle built by the Welsh princes.
Distance from Betws-y-Coed: 5 miles (8 km).
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C - Castell y Bere, Abergynolwyn.
Remains of castle probably built by Welsh prince Llywelyn the Great.
Distance from Betws-y-Coed: 31 miles (49 km).
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D - Penrhyn Castle, Bangor.
Fantasy castle grounds and walled garden. (NT)
Distance from Betws-y-Coed: 16 miles (25 km).
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E - Caernarfon Castle, Caernarfon.
Impressive castle built by Edward I as a military stronghold and seat of government.
Distance from Betws-y-Coed: 20 miles (32 km).
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F - Criccieth Castle, Criccieth.
Castle built by the Welsh princes overlooking Cardigan Bay.
Distance from Betws-y-Coed: 22 miles (35 km).
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G - Harlech Castle, Harlech.
Impressive castle overlooking Caridigan Bay, built in the 1280's for Edward I.
Distance from Betws-y-Coed: 21 miles (33 km).
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H - Dolbadarn Castle, Llanberis.
Early 13th century castle built by the Welsh princes.
Distance from Betws-y-Coed: 13 miles (21 km).
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I - Beaumaris Castle, Beaumaris.
Unfinished castle that was the last of Edward I's Welsh castles.
Distance from Betws-y-Coed: 17 miles (27 km).
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J - Powis Castle, Welshpool.
Castle built by the Welsh Princes with extensive garden. (NT)
Distance from Betws-y-Coed: 41 miles (65 km).
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K - Chirk Castle, Chirk.
The last Edward I castle still lived in today. (NT)
Distance from Betws-y-Coed: 32 miles (51 km).
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