Penwyllt Walking - Craig Y Nos Castle (Weddings, Accommodation and Ghost Tours) in Wales

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Penwyllt Walking

Dog Friendly Accommodation > Walks around the Castle > East of the Castle

Walk              EOC 02
Location:       Penwyllt rail station (disused) / Penwyllt Quarry.  

Directions:   Turn left out of castle and within half a mile or so, take the first left (if get to Penycae, you've gone too far).

Carry on up single track lane, turning left at first fork in road passing behind the Old Vicarage (right takes you to a dead end and a farmhouse) then carry straight on up the hill, quite a steep climb in parts, till you get to Penwyllt quarry.

Park near the old railway station, near the old platform.

Distance (miles):   2.8
Time (hours):      8 minutes
Length of Walk:   2 hours approx for the circular walks and for the full linear rail track walk.
Dates Walked:     23/03/2008, 16/04/2008, 23/08/2008, 17/10/2008, 04/03/2010.

Parking:      Free; park near the old railway platform.

Pop in to:    Caving Club though it is not really open to non Caving Club members. A Dr. Who episode was filmed in the caving club houses I believe (the cannibals in Wales one).

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