Castell Dinas Bran, Llangollen

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Overview

From the car park we join Offa's Dyke Path and climb through Trevor Hall Woods to open moorland at Trevor Rocks, then on to the summit of Castell Dinas Bran. We return on field paths and quiet lanes past Trevor Hall.

Thursday, 2 April 2026

Meeting time:: 9:00 am
Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:: 502.9m / 1650ft
Type:: circular

Extensive views over the Vale of Llangollen and a chance to explore the remains of the castle at Dinas Bran.

Features

Toilets available
Car parking available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SJ 63282 53029
Nearest postcode:: CW5 8LF
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Meeting time:: 9:00 am

Public Car Park in Acton. Car Share £3.50.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SJ 27326 42636
Nearest postcode:: LL14 3SG
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct Car Park, Tower Hill , Wrexham. Pay and Display. Park at the far end. Toilets available 5 mins into the walk.

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