Key facts
- Operator
- Denbighshire County Council
- Condition
- Ruin
- Access
- Free, open access
Pinpoint
Llangollen, Denbighshire, Wales, Llangollen LL20 8D
Possible Opening hours
Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
A free hilltop ruin above Llangollen, reduced now to fragments of wall - reviewers are candid there's little of the castle itself left, but say the climb and the views make it one of the best short walks in North Wales.
Worth the trip
The panoramic view from the summit over Llangollen and the Dee valley, cited as among the best in the area.
Before you go
The road up is single-track and narrow - not recommended for large vehicles, and you may need to reverse if you meet oncoming traffic; walking up takes about 45 minutes.
Reviewers universally praise the panoramic views from Castell Dinas Bran, consistently calling the climb up (around 45 minutes on foot) well worth the effort. Several warn that the narrow access road up is difficult to navigate if you meet an oncoming car, and there are no facilities at the top, so visitors are advised to bring water. Beyond those practical notes, sentiment is uniformly enthusiastic.
Hilltop ruin above Llangollen; free, steep walk
“Beautiful scenery and a panoramic view from the top. You can drive part way but beware if you meet another car you might have to reverse up a very narrow hill. Not recommended for larger vehicles”— Suzie, visitor review
