Castell Coch is a 19th-century castle overlooking the village of Tongwynlais. Whilst there has been a castle on the site since the Norman period, architect William Burges transformed the crumbling medieval ruins into a Gothic masterpiece during the Victorian era, under the request of the third Marquess of Bute.

Sue T

June 30, 2025

Hiking

Quite steep in places, wouldn’t call it an easy walk.

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Nearby routes

Best routes near Castell Coch

4.2

(10)

192

hikers

#1.

Castle Coch loop from Taffs Well

6.16km

01:47

160m

This easy 3.8-mile (6.2 km) hiking loop from Taffs Well takes you past the fairy-tale Castell Coch and through Fforest Fawr.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

3.8

(19)

121

hikers

#2.

Castle Coch and Craig Yr Allt loop

9.18km

02:44

290m

Hike the moderate 5.7-mile Castle Coch and Craig Yr Allt loop, exploring a fairytale castle, Fforest Fawr woodlands, and panoramic views.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.8

(6)

hikers

#3.

Castle Coch and Fforest Fawr loop

6.09km

01:47

160m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

Details

Informations

Elevation 150 m

1 March-30 June: 9.30am-5pm, 1 July-31 August: 9.30am-6pm, 1 September-31 October: 9.30am-5pm, 1 November- 29 February: 10am-4pm (Mon-Sat) 11am-4pm (Sun). Closed 24, 25, 26 December and 1 January.

Adult: £7.30

Family: £21.20

Disabled and companion: Free

Juniors (Aged 5-17) / NUS / Armed Forces and Veterans: £4.40

Seniors (Aged 65+): £5.80

Contacts

Castell Coch, Cardiff CF15 7JS

cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/castell-coch

CastellCoch@gov.wales

02920 810101

Weather

Wednesday 1 April

12°C

3°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See nearby routes

Take Me There

Location: Tongwynlais, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Pentyrch Woods

View from Ynys Bridge

Cadoxton River Waterfall

Draethen Road

Technical Forest Trail

Craig Yr Allt

Salmon's Leap on the River Ely

View of Taff's Well Quarry

View of the River

View of Castell Coch

Woodland Stream and Quarry View

The Lewis Arms

Castell Coch

#1.

Castle Coch loop from Taffs Well

#2.

Castle Coch and Craig Yr Allt loop

#3.

Castle Coch and Fforest Fawr loop

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️