Kidwelly Castle – The Gatehouse Ruins loop from Kidwelly
Kidwelly Castle – The Gatehouse Ruins loop from Kidwelly
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Kidwelly Castle – The Gatehouse Ruins loop from Kidwelly
00:49
3.11km
30m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: August 20, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
180 m
Time for Tea
Highlight • Cafe
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Tip by
2.54 km
Kidwelly Castle
Highlight • Historical Site
Gwenllian was a princess by birth and marriage. Her husband, Gruffudd ap Rhys, was prince of Deheubarth; her father, Gruffudd ap Cynan, Prince of Gwynedd.
King Henry I died in 1135. With no heir, England was left in turmoil. Sensing the chance to win back lands, the Welsh launched a campaign against Anglo Norman rule. Gruffudd travelled to Gwynedd to gather support. With her husband away, Gwenllian led her doomed army against a Norman counter attack.
Gwenllian and Gruffudd's greatest legacy was their youngest son, The Lord Rhys, who rose to become the most important Welsh ruler of the time.
Tip by
2.70 km
The Gatehouse Ruins
Highlight • Monument
3.11 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
1.58 km
977 m
545 m
Surfaces
1.62 km
1.41 km
< 100 m
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