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South Pembrokeshire CoastLlawhaden Castle
Bishop’s castle above the Cleddau, more comfortable residence than fortress, with field paths down to the river below it.
- Distance
- 3.1 mi / 5 km
- Time
- 1 hr 45
- Ascent
- 130 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
From the castle, field paths and lanes drop to the Cleddau and return through the village. Gentle throughout.
Worth knowing
- The castle belonged to the Bishops of St Davids and was built for comfort rather than war.
- It is free, unstaffed and open all year.
- The old hospice for pilgrims stood in the village below.
What you’ll see
The castle’s gatehouse and ranges, the Cleddau, and quiet farmland.
Background
Llawhaden was one of a chain of bishops’ residences on the route to St Davids, with a hospice for pilgrims alongside.