Beautiful castle ruins with great views of the valley and the cliffs of World's End!
In fine weather, especially in morning and evening light, fantastic for photo sessions!

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Dan Hobson

October 8, 2019

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Castell Dinas Brân is an enchanting ruin sitting atop a rugged and prominent hilltop above Llangollen. You're afforded wonderful views from the summit that are framed by the ruins. Whilst the castle is first recorded in 12th-century historical documents, the ruins you see today date to the occupation of the princes of Powys Fadog in the mid-13th century. The castle sits on top of an Iron Age hillfort that was built around 600 BC.

JEANETTE

September 18, 2020

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Towering high above the Dee Valley and the bustling town of Llangollen, home of the International Eisteddfod, Castell Dinas Bran occupies one of Britain's most spectacular sites. A rugged, foreboding …

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Elevation 290 m

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Llangollen, Denbighshire, Wales LL20 8D

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Location: Llangollen, Denbighshire, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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