Castell Dinas. This Iron Age hillfort and Norman Castle, at a height of 450m it is the highest castle in England and Wales. Catch your breath here and take a little time to explore the old ramparts and earth covered walls. Weather permitting, at this point you can see your entire walking route in front of you. After a brief descent from Castell Dinas, the walk now begins climbing up the Dragons Back, so named because the ridge resembles that of a sleeping dragon.

Zoe Evans

July 5, 2022

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Castell Dinas- hillfort and castle in south Powys. At 450m it has the highest castle in England and Wales. Originally formed at an Iron Age, 600 BC to 50 AD, hillfort.

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1. Waun Fach loop via the Dragons Back — Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park

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2. Waun Fach summit – Dragon's Back Ridge (Y Grib) loop from Castell Dinas

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3. The Dinas Castle Inn – View from the Dragon's Back loop from Castell Dinas

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Elevation 430 m

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Location: Talgarth, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Castell Dinas Hillfort and Castle Ruins

1. Waun Fach loop via the Dragons Back — Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park

2. Waun Fach summit – Dragon's Back Ridge (Y Grib) loop from Castell Dinas

3. The Dinas Castle Inn – View from the Dragon's Back loop from Castell Dinas

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