All walks › Conwy Valley and the North Coast
Conwy Valley and the North CoastGwrych Castle Grounds
Woodland and terraces around a Victorian fantasy castle on the hillside, being restored after decades of dereliction.
- Distance
- 3.1 mi / 5 km
- Time
- 1 hr 50
- Ascent
- 200 m
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Shape
- Circular
Where it is
The circle shows the general area, not the exact start. Use the directions link below to get to the car park itself. Contours and paths shown are OpenTopoMap, drawn from OpenStreetMap data.
The route
Paths climb through the grounds and woodland to the towers and viewpoints. Steps and steady climbing.
Worth knowing
- The castle was built from 1812 as a Gothic fantasy and fell derelict for fifty years.
- Restoration is ongoing and access varies; check before visiting.
- The gardens and terraces are being uncovered from the woodland.
What you’ll see
The castle towers and terraces, woodland, and the coast below.
Background
Gwrych was built by Lloyd Hesketh Bamford-Hesketh and later abandoned, becoming one of Britain’s most notable derelict houses before restoration began.