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Foel Drygarn Hillfort and Cairns

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Foel Drygarn Hillfort and Cairns

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Foel Drygarn is the easternmost summit in Pembrokeshire’s Preseli Hills and is topped by an Iron Age hillfort and three Bronze Age burial mounds. Archaeologists have discovered the bases of …

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    March 22, 2019

    Hiking

    This impressive hillfort stands proudly at the end of the Preseli Hills. Dating from the late Bronze Age or early Iron Age, the hill is topped with three cairns that can be seen for miles around. Aerial photographs show numerous hut circles here, which you can explore upon reaching the summit. Furthermore, you can enjoy magnificent panoramic views here.

    October 29, 2020

    Hiking

    An eastern hill and Trig Point in the Preseli range. It is a superb little hill to do as part of a long day or on its own. Foel Drygarn is also an Iron Age hillfort, within which are three Bronze Age burial cairns. The site is about 1.5 miles west of the village of Crymych in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is a scheduled monument. Great views from the top of it.

    July 29, 2021

    Hiking

    Spectacular views, well worth the trip.

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    1. The Golden Road across the Preseli Hills — Parc Cenedlaethol Arfordir Penfro / Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Elevation 350 m

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    Location: Crymych, Pembrokeshire, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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