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Castell Cawr

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Castell Cawr

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Castell Cawr

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Location: Abergele, Conwy, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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1. Cave Entrance in North Wales – Castell Cawr loop from Abergele

5.51km

01:39

170m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Castell Cawr – Cave Entrance in North Wales loop from Abergele

4.13km

01:11

110m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Cave Entrance in North Wales – Abergele Beach Walk loop from Abergele and Pensarn

14.0km

03:50

200m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Jim Martin

July 19, 2025

"Castell Cawr, or Tan-y-Gopa as it is known locally, is a heavily forested hill above the town of Abergele in North Wales. On it is found the Iron Age hill fort of Castell Cawr, which overlooks the River Clwyd. Rare lesser horseshoe bats inhabit caves on the hill. The woods are owned by the Woodland Trust. The hill rises to 189 m (620 ft) above sea level, with extensive views to Snowdonia and the Clwydian Range.

Thomas Pennant visited the area in the 18th century, and noted the existence of the hillfort. In 1860, James Halliwell-Phillipps wrote that the outline of the hillfort was obscured by vegetation, and identified the workings of a Roman lead mine on the hillside. The Welsh knew these excavations by the name "Ffos-y-bleiddiaid" ("Ditch of the Wolves")"

Source: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castell_Cawr

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Elevation 240 m

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Location: Abergele, Conwy, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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1. Cave Entrance in North Wales – Castell Cawr loop from Abergele

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