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Dolbadarn Castle
Probably built by Llywelyn ab Iorwerth (Llywelyn the Great) early in the thirteenth century, Dolbadarn Castle is dominated by a massive round-towered keep. Although the castle is largely ruined the keep still stands up to 50 feet. The castle guards the base of Nant Peris which is a key mountain pass, and lies on the edge of the lake of Llyn Peris at the foot of Snowdon.
This attraction can be easily visited whilst staying in the Conwy Valley, and is 13 miles (21 km) from Betws-y-Coed as the crow flies (straight line distance). See the routeplanner below for a suggested route and estimated journey time.
Opening Times
Open site - unstaffed and open to the public at all reasonable times, usually between 10.00 and 16.00 daily.
Admission Prices
Free.
Eating
Plenty of places to eat in Llanberis (0.5 miles).
Transport/Access
Public Transport :
Bus: Services 85/86 between Bangor-Llanberis, and 88 between Caernarfon-Llanberis.
Train: Bangor 9 miles.
Parking :
Park in Llanberis and walk to castle.
Location Map :
List of Attractions by Region
- North Wales Coast : The coastal resorts of North Wales.
- Snowdonia - North West : Llanberis and Beddgelert.
- Snowdonia - North East : The Conwy Valley including Betws-y-Coed and Llanrwst.
- Snowdonia - Central : Central Snowdonia including Porthmadog, Ffestiniog, Bala, Barmouth and Harlech.
- Snowdonia - South : Southern Snowdonia inlcuding Dolgellau, Tywyn, Aberdovey and Machynlleth.
- Isle of Anglesey : Island off the north west coast of Wales.
- Lleyn Peninsula : The Lleyn Peninsula to the west of Snowdonia is famous for its beaches and coastline.
- Borderlands : The Borderlands lie between Snowdonia and England.
List of Attractions by Type
- Houses and Gardens : Historic houses and beautiful gardens.
- Transport : Steam railways and transport museums.
- Castles : Historic castles.
- Historic Sites : Historic sites including standing stones, churches and historic buildings.
- Natural : Waterfalls, forests, lakes and mountains.
- Other Attractions : Other tourist attractions.
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