Attraction · Dolbadarn
Dolbadarn Castle
A Welsh-built round tower overlooking Llyn Padarn near Llanberis.
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A Welsh-built round tower overlooking Llyn Padarn near Llanberis. The setting makes the ruins a useful stop when exploring Eryri. Entry is free; parking or transport may still cost extra. Check the operator’s current opening and access advice before setting off.
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- Dolbadarn, Wales, LL55 4TY
- Accessibility
- Public visitor access; check current opening and any access restrictions before travelling.
- Admission
- Free entry
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Listings within 20 miles of Dolbadarn Castle. Distances are straight-line estimates; check the actual journey.
Places to stay near Dolbadarn Castle
- Royal Victoria Hotel SnowdoniaLlanberis · 0.2 miles
- Plas Hafod CottageNebo · 9.1 miles
- The Bull's Head Inn, BeaumarisBeaumaris · 10.2 miles
Places to eat near Dolbadarn Castle
- Caffi Wiwer GochNiwbwrch / Newborough · 10.7 miles
- Hangin' PizzeriaBetws y Coed · 13.1 miles
- Dylan's LlandudnoLlandudno · 18.9 miles
Attractions near Dolbadarn Castle
- Caernarfon CastleCaernarfon · 6.9 miles
- Bryn Celli DduLlanddaniel Fab · 8.1 miles
- Aber FallsAbergwyngregyn · 8.2 miles
Events near Dolbadarn Castle
- Calan Gaeaf yng Nghastell Penrhyn | Calan Gaeaf at Penrhyn Castle at Penrhyn Castle and Garden 2026Bangor · 7.0 miles
- Hanner Tymor Llwybr Calan Gaeaf | Half Term Calan Gaeaf Trail at Bodnant Garden 2026near Colwyn Bay · 15.4 miles
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- Llyn Idwal Circular Walk – Devils KitchenNorth Wales · 3.9 miles to the map reference, straight line
- The Lost Waterfalls & Slate Kingdom Trail: Cwmorthin Circular WalkNorth Wales · 10.8 miles to the map reference, straight line
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