Stay : Welsh Castle Route
Follow our week-long itinerary to discover the castles of Wales.
Summary of the stay
Best time to go
6 days
€€ - Charm and comfort
Detail of the stay : Welsh Castle Route - 6 days
Day 1: Cardiff and Coch
Steps: Cardiff
The castles of Cardiff and Coch were never intended for defensive purposes. Built at the end of the 19th century, they are still in good condition and you can visit their ceremonial rooms
CARDIFF CASTLE
Day 2: Caerphilly
Steps: Caerphilly
Caerphilly is typical of the warlike fortresses built by Edward I, the first Englishman to successfully annex Wales.
CAERPHILLY CASTLE
Day 3: Carew and Pembroke
Carew Castle is probably one of the strangest and most fascinating castles in the south. Built between 1280 and 1310, it was considerably extended in the 15th century. Many visitors have seen the ghosts of Sir Roland Rhys, one of the castle's tenants, and his monkey, who have returned to haunt the northwest tower where they lived. According to legend, Lord Rhys was mysteriously murdered one night after refusing his daughter's hand in marriage to a suitor who cursed him. The body of the monkey was found beside him, also dead. Pembroke was built by the Normans to subdue the Welsh. Today, the towers are still intact.
Day 4: Harlech and Dolwyddelan
Steps: Harlech, Dolwyddelan
After visiting Harlech, whose geographical position is one of the most impressive of the Norman castles, reconcile yourself to the Welsh by exploring Dolwyddelan. Llywelyn the Great, the national hero, was probably born in this castle. Soon after, it was conquered and fortified by Edward I
Day 5: Dolbadarn
Steps: Llanberis
DOLBADARN CASTLE
Day 6: Conwy and Caernarfon
Steps: Caernarfon, Conwy
Conwy and Caernarfon are two jewels of the architecture of Edward I of England, unavoidable if you want to understand his style.
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