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Gwydir Castle

Name: Gwydir Castle
Rating: 2

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

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1. Aberllyn Mine Waterfall – Betws-y-Coed Village loop from Pont Cyfyng

13.8km

04:12

450m

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2. Llyn Parc – Llyn y Parc loop from Pont Cyfyng

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02:35

230m

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3. Ty Hwnt i’r Bont Tearooms – Rhaeadr Y Parc Mawr Waterfalls loop from Llanrwst

10.2km

02:54

210m

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

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Mike Cree

September 25, 2025

Gwydir Castle is a magnificent and atmospheric historical gem located in the Conwy Valley, North Wales, nestled in the foothills of Snowdonia, near the town of Llanrwst.
It is perhaps best described as a fortified manor house or Tudor courtyard house, rather than a traditional Norman-style fortress.
The Wynn Family: Gwydir was the ancestral home of the Wynn family, one of the most powerful and influential families in North Wales during the Tudor and Stuart periods. They were descended from the ancient Princes of Gwynedd.
Salvaged Materials: The castle incorporates re-used medieval materials, including a spiral staircase, taken from the dissolved Maenan Abbey in the 16th century.
Royal Connections:
King Charles I stayed at the castle in 1645.
The future King George V and Queen Mary stayed here in 1899.

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Elevation 20 m

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

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Gwydir Castle

1. Aberllyn Mine Waterfall – Betws-y-Coed Village loop from Pont Cyfyng

2. Llyn Parc – Llyn y Parc loop from Pont Cyfyng

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