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Cyngor Bro Dyffryn Cennen

Carreg Cennen Castle – Carreg Cennen Castle loop from Trap

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United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Carmarthenshire
Cyngor Bro Dyffryn Cennen

Carreg Cennen Castle – Carreg Cennen Castle loop from Trap

Moderate

4.5

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Carreg Cennen Castle – Carreg Cennen Castle loop from Trap

02:57

10.4km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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After 7.67 km for 137 m

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After 7.88 km for 137 m

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Waypoints

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4.36 km

Llygad Llwchwr (Source of the River Loughor)

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This magical spot, Llygad Llwchwr which translates as "eye of the Loughor" is where the River Loughor emerges from its source - an underground lake at the Black Mountain. Below …

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2

6.16 km

View of Castell Carreg Cennen

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There are great views of Castell Carreg Cennen from here, looking north-west across the valley. The castle is perched gloriously on a rocky limestone outcrop, and its outer walls and …

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6.61 km

View of Carreg Cennen Castle

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4

7.03 km

Wooden Bridge Over Stream in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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This makes for a nice little rest stop before the last walk up the hill to the castle.

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7.55 km

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7.83 km

Carreg Cennen Castle

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The Castle farm has a great tea room with home cooking. The also have rare long horn cattle which are around the base of the castle

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8.27 km

Craig-y-Nos Castle Café and Ticket Office

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Little Cafe and shop which is nice (you can't get a full cooked breakfast but cakes and toast etc available). You also purchase your tickets for the Castle Visit at the till.

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8.42 km

Carreg Cennen Castle

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This castle is sited on a high rocky outcrop overlooking the River Cennen, close to the village of Trap and within the Brecon Beacons National Park.
It has a spectacular …

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10.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.76 km

2.80 km

1.65 km

139 m

Surfaces

5.78 km

3.33 km

858 m

379 m

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Sunday 17 May

11°C

6°C

96 %

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