Castell Dolwyddelan

No. 23 of 3,435 in Eryri (Snowdonia), No. 12 for history. History, 8.3 km from Betws-y-Coed.

Castell Dolwyddelan
Photo: Jeff Buck, CC BY-SA 2.0

A castle in Eryri, 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
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.73 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
DolgamStay, 5.0 km from Betws-y-CoedCamping
St Curig's ChurchStay, 7.4 km from Betws-y-CoedUnusual stays
Garth FarmStay, 9.3 km from Betws-y-CoedCamping
Tan-aeldroch - Camp SnowdoniaStay, 3.3 km from Betws-y-CoedCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Bryn Tyrch Inn7.1 km from Betws-y-CoedFood and pubs
Siop A Ty Coffi Antur Stiniog14 km from Betws-y-Coed, just outside the parkFood and pubs
King's Head11 km from Beddgelert, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Y Meirion14 km from Betws-y-Coed, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Llechwedd Slate Caverns13 km from Betws-y-Coed, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant Museum4.7 km from Betws-y-CoedHistory and heritage
Clwb Rygbi11 km from Beddgelert, just outside the parkRainy day
Pwll Nofio Blaenau Ffestiniog11 km from Beddgelert, just outside the parkRainy day