Key facts
- Operator
- Cadw
- Condition
- Ruin
- Access
- Free, open access
Pinpoint
7 Castle Hill, Cowbridge CF71 7BE
Telephone 01443 336000
Possible Opening hours
Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
A twin-towered gatehouse near Cowbridge, all that survives of a larger 14th-century castle — the upper floors are locked off, so this is a ground-level look at the gatehouse rather than a climb. It's a quick stop, but reviewers who hadn't heard of it beforehand rate the find and the views over Cowbridge highly.
Worth the trip
The twin-towered gatehouse itself, well preserved enough that reviewers say it still captures the eye despite how little else of the castle remains.
Before you go
Parking is very limited (space for about three cars), and access to the upper floors is locked, so budget around half an hour; a footpath along the river below the castle extends the visit if wanted.
Reviewers consistently describe this as a small, free ruin worth a brief stop, with several specifically praising the views over Cowbridge from the site. One visitor found the upper section locked on their visit, limiting them to ground-level exploration, but overall sentiment across the reviews is positive for a quick, quiet visit.
Twin-towered gatehouse near Cowbridge; free
“Nice castle, great views over cowbridge. Would recommend a visit!”— Lucas T, visitor review
