Craig y Ddinas
Start: Parking lot near Corsy Gedol Hall
End: Parking lot near Corsy Gedol Hall
Distance: 4 miles (6.4km)
Time: 2-3hours
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Surface: Rural Pathway
Wesbsite: www.landoflegends.wales
Craig y Ddinas is an Iron Age hill fort on an isolated rock 1,138 feet (347 m) above sea level that commands a wonderful view of Cardigan Bay and is itself overlooked by three mountain peaks: Moelfre, Diffwys, and Llawlech.
Craig y Ddinas is one of the places that lays claim to King Arthur’s resting place. The fortifications are well preserved, with visible features, including some of the original stone ramparts and the remains of round houses of varying periods, from Neolithic: to the time of the Roman occupation. The exact purpose of the fort is lost in the mists of antiquity, but many archaeologists and historians believe that it is more likely to have been a refuge and a meeting place than a primitive castle.
The path to the summit is no less interesting. Along it hikers pass a prehistoric burial cairn, Bronze Age mounds of burned stone, and the foundations of several buildings from the Middle Ages. Next come the remains of Cors Uchaf, a Viking settlement in a sheltered valley, a site that went undetected for almost 1,000 years until revealed by aerial photography. The final section of the ascent is dominated by the fort itself, which rooms above the path. After pausing for a rest and the breathtaking views, the return journey is back along the same path.
The start of the trail is easily accessible by car, just off the A496 between Harlech and Barmouth.The walk is a well-maintained track and therefore easy to negotiate, but there are several stiles to be climbed, and the whole area is liable to become boggy in the rainy season, which the Welsh mostly say ends in May and starts again in June. This is largely self-deprecation, but they also say that there is many a true word spoken in jest.
Art Nouveau defines Budapest in much the same way as skyscrapers define New York. Here is a guide that will...
Read moreA thorough list of haunted trails from around the world that I have discovered through the years. From haunted British...
Read moreSeward, Alaska - a breathtaking land shaped by glaciers, and nestled between mountains and ocean. Well-known as the 'gateway' to...
Read morePut on your walking shoes, hit the streets, and discover the Hidden Gems of Tallinn, Estonia. Secret places only the...
Read moreThis stunning, long-distance trail winds across the mountains of Slovenia. The trail passes through this country’s best scenery, including the...
Read moreThe French Way (Camino Francés) and the Routes of Northern Spain are the courses which are listed in the World...
Read morePlaneterra Trek ChallengeVirtual EventRegistration: $25Web: www.planeterra.org Planeterra Launches Second Annual Virtual Trek ChallengeCommunity tourism non-profit, Planeterra, launched its second annual Planeterra Trek...
Read moreThe Camino Portuguese is one route of the Camino de Santiago network. The bulk of this Camino passes through Portugal.
Read moreGrande dame of British entertainment, Sheila Hancock (aged 84), climbed through the Scottish Highlands for the filming of this movie.
Read more