An impressive and accessible hillfort with stunning views along the coast. Its a strongly defended site due to its excellent natural location, right on the summit of Conwy mountain.

On the north side the hill is so steep that the fort needed no additional, manmade defence. Towards the south-west you can see a simple gap which formed the original entrance.

Today you can still see the remains of about 50 stone huts and levelled house platforms. The huts were located to the south within a thick stone wall. The citadel was originally constructed on the rocky summit of the ridge and was defended by an earthen rampart and ditch. Excavations at the site have found slingstones, querns, stone pestels and mortars but no datable remains.

There is a path for walkers that takes you right up the mountain to the site but visitors are asked to take care not to dislodge historic remains. Most walks take at least 30 minutes to reach the hillfort, but are worth it for the views alone.

Directions

There are several public footpaths that could take you to this site. You can access them from Mountain Road off Cadnant Park; from Sychnant Road and from Sychnant Pass car park (probably the best option so you can park).