A moderate 5 mile circular walk from Rhiwbina to Castell Coch
3 hours
900 calories
The "Three Arches" known locally as the "Three Bears Cave" are actually three entrances to former mines. The two on the left descend to approximately 10 metres whereas the one on the right descends to approximately 20 metres. There is no longer access to the mines but they are still worth a quick look.
Castell Coch, or the ‘Red Castle’ sits within Fforest Fawr above Tongwynlais. The first castle on the site was built by the Normans after conquering Cardiff in 1081. It was abandoned shortly afterwards and then reused by Gilbert de Clare to control his freshly annexed Welsh lands. This castle was likely destroyed in the Welsh rebellion
Castell Coch, or the ‘Red Castle’ sits within Fforest Fawr above Tongwynlais. The first castle on the site was built by the Normans after conquering Cardiff in 1081. It was abandoned shortly afterwards and then reused by Gilbert de Clare to control his freshly annexed Welsh lands. This castle was likely destroyed in the Welsh rebellion of 1314.
The Castle that stands there today was rebuilt in 1881 by William Burges (although he died before it was completed) for the 3rd Marquess of Bute "as a country residence for occasional occupation in the summer". There was even a vineyard just below the Castle until WWI.
Parking is on residential streets so please make sure you are considerate. The closest post code is CF14 6UR. Click on the link for the OS Map
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