Worth visiting, this stone-walled fort takes advantage of a naturally well-defended hill in Llanbedr y Cennin (south of Conwy). Its a particularly fascinating site which holds the ruins of two stone ramparts. In addition to the ramparts, theres a complex of short standing stones chevaux de frise - the equivalent of dragons teeth used in World War II. Presumed to be additional defences against an infantry/cavalry attack, they are well worth seeing as they are very rare in Britain.

Its also worth a visit to see the house sites in the interior, where youll see the foundations of 12 huts. On the south side, there are circular platforms levelled into the hillside where wooden houses once stood.

Both west and south sides of the hill are surrounded by up to three ramparts. The inner rampart is made of stone while the middle one is partly stone but becomes an earthen bank on the south side. Theres also an outer bank and ditch to the south. Historians have suggested that the complexity of the defences point to a long history of occupation, during which the fort would have been transformed more than once. Its a natural defensive site with amazing views and is still quite accessible as the climb is not too steep.

Directions

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.