Dolwyddelan Castle Dolwyddelan Castle

Built in the 13th century by Llywelyn the Great, Dolwyddelan Castle was built in the 13th century and was a former stronghold of Snowdonia.

Its location was strategically important in defending the main route through North Wales along with its neighbours Dolbadarn and Prysor.

The castle consists of two rectangular towers linked by an irregular curtain wall set on the highest point of a narrow rocky ridge.