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Pen y Gaer - Hill Fort

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Pen y Gaer is an impressive hill fort found near the village of Llanbedr y Cennin, that is a short drive south of Conwy. The views from the hill extend up the Conwy Valley to the coast and take in the spectacular scenery of the Snowdonia National Park.

The hill fort is a particularly fascinating site, defended by two walls of stone and a chevaux-de-frise with an entrance to the west. Presumed to be additional defences against an infantry/cavalry attack, they are well worth seeing as they are very rare in Britain.

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Getting There: From Llanbedr y Cennin village, turn left at the Old Bull Inn, then bear right up the steep hill for 1km. Take the narrow road on your left about 200m after the sharp bend, and head for the top, where there is a car park and a path taking you from the car park to the fort site. Do not cross the fence that divides the fort all features of interest lie on the accessible west part.

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Getting ThereFrom Llanbedr y Cennin village, turn left at the Old Bull Inn, then bear right up the steep hill for 1km. Take the narrow road on your left about 200m after the sharp bend, and head for the top, where there is a car park and a path taking you from the car park to the fort site. Do not cross the fence that divides the fort all features of interest lie on the accessible west part.