Caer Drewyn Hillfort
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Stone-walled fort above the Dee
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Caer Drewyn is unusual among local hillforts for its stone-built ramparts — most around here are earthen — enclosing a hilltop above the River Dee at Corwen. This is Owain Glyndŵr country, and tradition holds that the Welsh leader mustered his forces here; the town below has a statue of him. The walk up is short, and the views down the Dee valley and towards the Berwyn are broad. Free, open and quiet even on a bank holiday, it pairs well with a wander round Corwen.
Getting there
Caer Drewyn Hillfort is in Corwen, Dee Valley & the Berwyn. It's roughly 6 min (0.6 miles) from Corwen , and within reach of Llangollen (25 min) and Ruthin (28 min).
The nearest parking: Car park at Corwen leisure centre, then signed path (~25 min up). Grid reference SJ 078 435 — works on any OS map and doesn't need a phone signal.
Good to know
Combine with Corwen village and the Berwyn foothills; quiet even on bank holidays.
On the map
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Staying over?
Corwen makes a relaxed base for exploring the area — worth staying over to catch an early start or a golden-hour finish.
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