Castell Dolbadarn

No. 5 of 3,435 in Eryri (Snowdonia), No. 5 for history. History, 1.0 km from Llanberis, just outside Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park.

Castell Dolbadarn
Photo: Cadw, OGL v1.0

A castle at Llanberis, protected as a scheduled monument.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Heritage
Scheduled monumentCadw, designated historic assets of Wales (DataMapWales), checked 2026-10-30
Website
cadw.wales.gov.uk/daysout/dolbadarncastle/?lang=enOverture Maps Foundation, Places, checked 2026-10-30
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.84 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Snowdon Pen-y-Pass Youth HostelStay, 9.5 km from BeddgelertHikes and fells
Pentre Bach campsiteStay, 5.2 km from Llanberis, just outside the parkCamping
Cwellyn Arms CampsiteStay, 6.3 km from LlanberisCamping
FronwydyrStay, 3.2 km from LlanberisHikes and fells

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Pete's Eatsin Llanberis, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Georgio'sin Llanberis, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Spice of Llanberisin Llanberis, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Ceiriosin Llanberis, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Welsh Slate MuseumGrade I listed, in Llanberis, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Snowdon Mountain Railway Cinemain LlanberisRainy day
Old Quarry Hospitalin Llanberis, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Penrhyn Pictures7.9 km from Llanberis, just outside the parkArt and galleries