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Name:Pen y Castell
Hill number:2028
Height:623.5m / 2046ft
Parent (Ma):1965  Carnedd Llewelyn
RHB Section:30B: Snowdonia
Nuttall/Wainwright area:The Carneddau
County/UA:Conwy
Catchment:Conwy
Class:Nuttall, Subsimm, Buxton & Lewis, Bridge
(N,sSim,BL,Bg)
Grid ref:SH 72190 68883
Summit feature:boulder
Drop:29m
Col:594.5m  SH 71943 69030  
OS map sheet(s):(1:50k) 115
(1:25k) OL17E
Observations:boulder is 0.46m higher than outcrop 60m SW at SH 72222 68925 and 2.43m higher than rock tor 230m ESE at SH 72437 68877
Survey:Leica NA730/Leica RX1250
Survey of Pen y Castell (Final).doc
Comments:The Nuttalls give the summit as the rock tor at SH724688. Drop 29.0m by line survey.
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Logged Descriptions  (logged by 365 users)ByDate of Ascent
Emma and Simon18/02/2024
From handy car parking at Bwlch y gaer. Up the track, crossed at a stile below Craig Cefn Coch and then followed quad bike tracks to the summit. A very breezy but dry winter afternoon.sebastiencale17/12/2023
arjh02/12/2023
with kFabioski07/11/2023
Bwlch y ddeufaen up Drum with Lo and DomIam_JoshEdwards14/10/2023
Dusty13/09/2023
From Bwlch Y Deeufan. Carnedd Y Ddelw, Drum and Pen Y Castell. 12.88km with 523m ascent in 1hr44m22s.alunrees198330/08/2023
Celts third mountainBatmanRobinFlash20/08/2023
https://strava.app.link/Ra3Ww3MORAbJohn22/06/2023
noxibis01/05/2023
Alan Caine15/04/2023
Solo; 1. Drum 2. Foel-Fras 3. Llwytmor 4. Pen y Castellpaulh7903/04/2023
Tal Y Fan, Foel Lwyd, Carnedd Y Ddelw, Drum, Pen Y Castell and Penygadairalunrees4027/11/2022
Skarletk21/09/2022
JDMCGARRIGLE17/09/2022
taff03/08/2022
From Bwlch y Dduefaen. Followed wall out and back to Foel Lwyd and Tal y Fan then circular route Carnedd Y Ddelw, Drum, Pen Y Castell and Penygadair. Perfect conditions.muzza212/06/2022
Bob & Duke.DukeNukem28/04/2022
Easy walk down on path from Drum. Solo.Dangerous Dave20/04/2022
Foel-Ganol, Yr Orsedd, Carnedd Y Ddelw, Drum, Pen Y Castell and Penygadair. From Bwlch Y Ddeufan.alunrees3918/04/2022
GuyF04/04/2022
Following on from Drum / Tal Y Fan. Very windy on the top. Me and our Jess peak bagging.Buckleymon27/01/2022
rickeeling10/01/2022
O Abergwyngregyn - Foel-Ganol, Yr Orsedd, Carnedd Y Ddelw, Drum, Pen Y Castell a Pen y Cydgoed.sionbrit04/09/2021
Out and back from the parking area at Bwlch-y-gaer. Visited hill summit and Nuttall summit.PGCE16/08/2021
Smog26/06/2021
acleafe22/05/2021
A beautiful circular walk from Bryn Llys accommodation. Noel Faban, Gyrn, Moel Wnion, Drosgl, Bera Mawr, Bera Fach, Gyrn Wigan. Very quiet. Good views into higher tops. With B and R.jenx09/05/2021
ThomasSmith_0708/05/2021
Last Nuttall of the day as the weather decided to turn nasty solocolinfielding13/04/2021
Day 3 of a 3 day backpack exploring the Carneddau. Superb weather and views.morgs4mountains02/04/2021
Tal Y Fan, Foel Lwyd, Foel-Ganol, Yr Orsedd, Carnedd Y Ddelw, Drum, Pen Y Castell and Penygadair. First full mountain day in 4 months post lockdown :)WelshMountainGoat3822/03/2021
See Blog entry for full details/gpx download: https://dai186.wixsite.com/mountainnomad/post/nw-trip-no6-day-4-tal-y-fan-drum-pen-y-castell-carneddau-wales-3-x-nuttallsoutlawcatcher29/11/2020
QMD 1 from Bwlch Y Ddeufan. Foel-Ganol, Yr Orsedd, Carnedd Y Ddelw, Drum, Pen Y Castel, Penygadair, Tal Y Fan and Foel Lwyd. Mostly great views apart from Drum!!angelfon3711/10/2020
IWC07/09/2020
PaulineC07/09/2020
Kendall17/08/2020
From Bwlch Y Ddeufan. Carnedd Y Ddelw, Drum, Pen Y Castell and Penygadair.alunrees3715/06/2020
tomcr8823/02/2020
haylesb30/12/2019
From Bwlch Y Ddeufaen. Carnedd Y Ddelw, Drum, Pen Y Castell and Penygadair. Very Windy, very claggy and at the end very wet!alunrees050423/12/2019
hughstuart20/12/2019
From Ros Lyn, down to Avon Dulyn, up to Penygadair and over Pen Y Castell. Onto Drum, Foel-fras, Carnedd Gwenllian and Foel Granch. South east to Gledrrfordd, scrambled over Craig Eigiau then over Bryn-gwenith.ByronHaywood10/10/2019
decibel22/09/2019
Second top of three on a ten mile walk following Nuttalls route The Northern Carneddau. From the small car park south west of Tal y Fan at the end of the minor road.WAYNE ROWLETT04/08/2019
geoffreycurnock04/08/2019
andy6321/07/2019
Nice Sunday walk bagging Nutallsjmistry8623/06/2019
rossdrossd03/05/2019
Stormer28/04/2019
From Bwlch Y Ddeufan. Carnedd Y Ddelw, Drum, Pen Y Castell, Tal Y Fan and Foel Lwyd. Lovely DayAngelfon8319/03/2019
From AberDan Baddeley15/03/2019
From pub car park in Tal-y-bont, via Pen y Gaer and Penygadairderrymark16/02/2019
SamTudor9126/12/2018
tomd422/11/2018
From wild camp near Llyn Eigiau, tracks, Dulyn river crossing at dam, Ddu stream crossing at sheepfolds, handrail eastern side of wall to Pen y Castell in cloud, across bwlch and handrail fence/wall to Drum. Descent to roman road and next wild camp area. On supervision duties for DofE Gold expedition. With Gillian.richard6929/08/2018
spallen08/04/2018
1/3 (Pen y Castell/Pengadair/Waen Bryn-Gwenith)Fergalh25/03/2018
From the car park west of Cae Coch Farm (SH721715). Carnedd y Ddelw, Drum and Pen y Castell. Very windy on the tops, otherwise a good day with nice views.Lazylizzie23/03/2018
Climbed with Peter Thirkettlepsburgess15/11/2017
Climbed with Paul BurgessP.Thirkettle15/11/2017
davechick16/09/2017
Solo. From Drum and on to Penygadair.Aimless Rambler28/08/2017
dicky bird06/07/2017
alda14/06/2017
Swindon Bagger28/05/2017
underhill26/05/2017
From Bwlch Y Ddeufaen. Pen Y Cydgoed, Foel-Ganol, Yr Orsedd, Carnedd Y Ddelw, Drum, Pen Y Castell, Penygadair and Pen Y Gaer. Lovely day, warm and windy!!Alunrees3322/05/2017
softsquare21/04/2017
Parked at small car park at head of valley. Foel Lwyd, Tal y Fan, Carnedd y Ddelw, Drum, Pen y Castell then Penygadair (east and west tops).BobHancock12/04/2017
tgboosh13/02/2017
Ben Lowery29/12/2016
Charli Wisbey13/11/2016
Elwyn_Summers13/11/2016
monkey28/10/2016
lenman03/09/2016
Nuttall Walk WN 1.3 The Northern Carneddau from the car park at the end of the tarmac road near Bwlch y Ddeufaen, visiting Tal y Fan, Foel-fras, Carnedd Y Ddelw, Drum and Pen y Castell. 16km with 860m ascent in 5h20m. (S)silveracorn_alan15/05/2016
Parked by bridge at Aber falls.£2 all day. Walked up road to top car park then straight up Foel Dduarth. Steep going on scree & through gorse but great view of whole valley and snow covered tops on gaining the ridge.Then stroll down to col and upto summit of Foel-ganol. On to Yr Orsedd,Carnedd y Ddelw.Drum, out & back to Pen y Castell,Foel-Fras,Carnedd Gwenllian,over Yr Aryg,Bera Mawr & Bera Bach then descending to Aber falls. Great views all daymart079716/04/2016
Great view of Conway valley did it as the nuttalls book walkAristotle Chip05/03/2016
Curlywurly05/03/2016
oldbagger2710/02/2016
jrj08/02/2016
Foel-ganol, Yr Orsedd, Carnedd y Ddelw, Drum, Pen y Castellkeithouk17/01/2016
Dawn Oldham17/01/2016
With Mrs G on Nuttall's 1.3 walk. Damp day, but rain only intermittent.jonglew14/09/2015
Matt07/08/2015
Carnedd y Ddelw, Drum, and Pen y Castell from Bwlch y Ddeufaen. Path less tramp back to car! DSFred Windsor11/07/2015
andy.painter05/07/2015
Nuttall walk 1.3: Tal y Fan - Foel Lwyd - Carnedd y Ddelw NW Top - Carnedd y Ddelw - Drum - Pen y Castell - Penygadairronaldo33327/06/2015
See Foel Grach logDewi Prysor23/06/2015
smb2008/06/2015
geoffh1203/06/2015
patrick24/05/2015
needanewdog29/04/2015
salen26/04/2015
Nuttalls walk 1.3, with Lindsay, Steve and FrankCrib Goch24/04/2015
Nuttall walk 1.3 plus others with Martin, Frank ,Steve and BrianLou24/04/2015
With Martin, Lindsay & Steve visiting Tal y Fan, Foel Lwyd, Carnedd y Ddelw, Drum, Pen y Castell finishing on the hill fort of Pen y Gaer. Dry, but cloudy for most of the day.knarf24/04/2015
From 743693. Walk included PenygadairJamesD197224/03/2015
MountainBlade08/02/2015
mntainman05/12/2014
iainwalton28/11/2014
nigelcmason04/09/2014
R Mike last 2000er Richard Tait23/07/2014
Stormy morning, sunny afternoonRuth07/06/2014
Parked at Bwlch Y Ddeufan. Foel Ganol, Yr Orsedd, Carnedd Y Ddelw, Drum, Pen Y Castell and Penygadair. Good weather, Excellent visibility and some great views.AlunRees3118/02/2014
Mark65Evans04/12/2013
From car park above Cae Coch, a round of Tal y Fan, Foel Lwyd, Carnedd y Ddelw, Drum and Pen y Castell. Drizzle all day.rhalstead06/11/2013
Graham06/09/2013
STARTED A 2 DAY EXPEDITION THROUGH THE CARNEDDAU AT THE CAR PARK AT THE END OF THE ABER FALLS ROAD AND FOLLOWED THE EASY TRACK UP OVER CARNEDD Y DDELW TO DRUM. LEFT PACK WITH JOYCE AND WENT OUT AND BACK TO PEN Y CASTELL ON GOOD PATH. CONTINUED ON TRACK TO FOEL FRAS AND DID THE SAME WITH LLWYTMOR. VERY STRONG WIND ON THE RIDGE. PUSHED ON TO CARNEDD GWENLLIAN AND PITCHED TENT IN LEE OF SOME ROCKS. QUICKLY OUT AND BACK TO FOEL GRACH BEFORE DARK.BURGESS31/08/2013
Wayne Morris11/08/2013
From Penygadair. 2nd Peak on a short hike easing back into it after fellow bagger's back injury :)HillboBaggings30/07/2013
Rambling Ray24/07/2013
Problem Child20/07/2013
holyheadrambler17/07/2013
andrew brown15/06/2013
l y Fan, Foel Lwyd, Foel Ganol, Yr Orsedd, Pen Bryn-du, Carnedd y Ddelw, Drum, Pen y Castellijpowell06/06/2013
Bethesda to Tal-y-Bont. Carnedd Gwenllian, Foel Fras, Drum and Pen y Castell. Cloudy.tobywharne30/05/2013
Included Tal y Fan, Carnedd Ddelw and Drum. Fine sunny day.axe.stephen25/05/2013
N&MC walk from Rowenbickers24/04/2013
Bahan03/03/2013
markamson01/03/2013
4th and last of the day.bolton09/01/2013
CJM09/01/2013
bagged with my dog on way to foel fras parked at 743/692Mad Tom17/11/2012
Alan Moore20/10/2012
ju ju20/10/2012
BrianFish01/09/2012
Malcvolm14/08/2012
tras212/05/2012
Pete Pozman13/04/2012
thetills02/01/2012
Tal y Fan - Foel Lwyd - Carnedd y Ddelw - Drum - Pen y Castell. Had to crawl onto the summit as the wind was so strong. Descended in darkness to a warm fire and beer at the pub in Rowen. Better than Xmas shopping which is what my wife was doing!Herbert Anchovy12/12/2011
geoffreybbb03/12/2011
With MJ & DP on CUHWC Caseg Fraith Trip. A circuit from Cwm Eigiau car park. Craig Eigiau up onto Carneddau and then down via Pen y Castell, taking in all Nuttalls vaguely en route! Finally some good weather!AGWilliamson12/11/2011
Same as Andrew; Cwm Eigiau - Craig Eigiau - Foel Grach - Garnedd Uchaf - Foel-fras - Llwytmor - Drum - Carnedd y Ddelw - Pen y Castell. Good weather, and wide open rolling moors made for fast walking with great views of the sea. A brilliant circuit.Mark Jackson12/11/2011
eyenose06/11/2011
walked down from drum with rees last bag of the day. Walked down to the lodge in tal-y-bont and enjoyed a victory half :Djonnygoodman22/08/2011
Last bag of the day. Went from here down to the lodge in Tal y bont for a victory pint :)Angelfon22/08/2011
alistairpooler06/08/2011
SS09/07/2011
Flobbus01/07/2011
Nuttall/Dewey bagging horseshoe from Abergwyngregyndavidpettit8418/06/2011
roddyp18/04/2011
ianarbor04/04/2011
poppiesrara06/03/2011
beckybags20/02/2011
A Peckish20/02/2011
Minor road south of Tal y Fan – Bwlch y Ddeufaen (Pass of the two stones) – Carnedd y Ddelw – Drum – Pen y Castell – Old road, footpath & minor road back to start of walk. (JL)gerrybowes11/01/2011
John L11/01/2011
Nuttall's 1.3 in the mist above about 1800m.clivevilla15/10/2010
Nicola10/10/2010
Walk 1.3 The Northern Carneddau NHoldpens09/10/2010
glbrookes09/09/2010
Rob5008/09/2010
ngthack11/08/2010
OLIVERS31/07/2010
MikeM09/07/2010
PeterKirkwood02/07/2010
AndyP05/06/2010
On my own. From Llwytmor, last peak of the day.alwaysinshorts15/05/2010
Poor day with low visibility but good because I had my mate Neil along.simon and co06/05/2010
4th peak of the day - a long way down fromm Drum! Difficult to be sure of actual summit in mist, but cleared afterwards to confirm my nav!huwthomas02/04/2010
jonathanwilliam29/03/2010
siabod06/02/2010
dadofmorph01/01/2010
with danieljamestryfan20/12/2009
RobertP13/12/2009
Galvgoon07/08/2009
Hammy06/08/2009
Slash301/08/2009
davefh22/07/2009
Alan Whatley22/07/2009
wychwood11/07/2009
On a walk from Lake Ogwen to Tal y Fan.Flipperfeet05/07/2009
One of two bonus summits after finishing the Carneddau traverse with Ian and James.simocity05/07/2009
Carneddau traversejim_aramis05/06/2009
From roadhead via Melynllyn Reservoir, Foel Grach and Drum.Wheelsy31/05/2009
DARRENG26/04/2009
mike.gmh18/04/2009
Guy18/04/2009
dewtommo12/03/2009
John Kleiser01/03/2009
Steve Q28/02/2009
Condoverman24/02/2009
From Bwlch Y Ddeaufaen with Kathie richardsun24/01/2009
colcoire31/12/2008
maknipe06/10/2008
stanappleton14/09/2008
tsharp22/08/2008
pamsharp22/08/2008
daddybond24/07/2008
Derek_Snaith29/06/2008
Liz_N29/06/2008
Mountaingal25/05/2008
nagga17/05/2008
BobKelly20/04/2008
Ron Rees Davies16/04/2008
jimmy6624/01/2008
mad max18/12/2007
Steve Clark19/10/2007
Lynfa Penygarn27/09/2007
TK14/09/2007
Man of Kernow108/09/2007
av82ec18/08/2007
PDR36518/08/2007
did on way to drum and foel fras with abergele ramblersmattcymru15/08/2007
Descent from Drum on circular from Foel Grach and Foel Fras. Heathery boggy top.emily08/08/2007
with Tony and DevonStuart Hyde28/07/2007
Westdenewalker27/07/2007
pererin14/07/2007
Anton00/06/2007
Part of Tal y Fan, Foel Lwyd, Carness y Ddelw, Drum, Pen y Castell circuit. Chilly day, but some fantastic views.jester6925/05/2007
very boggy over from the roadhead car park - took it on directgigglejon17/05/2007
KeithByTheC17/04/2007
subsidiary of drum, we descended to it from drum and then headed back to car at rowen.stig_nest15/03/2007
bogdodger18/02/2007
carole engel18/02/2007
Andy West17/02/2007
chalky195303/11/2006
climbed on my way to drumgreendave10/08/2006
Hill Wanderer11/05/2006
signyred07/05/2006
Climbed with Chris on circular walk from Cae Coch.dhbond29/04/2006
End of the walk starting out at Tal y Fanbeamerboy3629/04/2006
TimJenny16/04/2006
crowdie18/03/2006
chutchings18/03/2006
Alex C17/03/2006
dochart11122/01/2006
Father Ted21/01/2006
christine strat26/08/2005
gillian11/08/2005
with Gilljohnjennison04/07/2005
BaggerGutt07/05/2005
markhammonds01/05/2005
stevedixon24/04/2005
tomandivy13/03/2005
milejunkie01/03/2005
Nige R05/12/2004
StephenPSmith21/09/2004
SteveC11/08/2004
stevent080916/06/2004
AndyS22/02/2004
Edwin Gradwell18/01/2004
Tom Gradwell18/01/2004
David Gradwell18/01/2004
steve03/11/2003
MM10/10/2003
Owen B14/08/2003
mae14/06/2003
andrew larkins05/05/2003
dgresty25/02/2003
Bramley11/01/2003
Tony Rogers26/07/2002
PeteEdwards01/05/2002
Climbed as part of route 1.3dianepick03/04/2002
ruthatlast21/12/2001
martin & storm15/09/2001
Phil M08/09/2001
David Evans27/08/2001
fortyniner08/08/2001
tim evans22/07/2001
PeteF17/06/2001
glbrookes15/10/2000
Colin Crawford19/08/2000
andy.painter07/08/2000
Neil Midgley18/04/2000
paulsross01/01/2000
andrew.allum01/01/2000
summitter01/01/2000
rpettit01/01/2000
Martin R31/12/1999
Rob Pen y Garn27/11/1999
Tonyandsue22/10/1999
Galltywenallt23/05/1999
iaindbrown05/04/1999
Ozymandias10/03/1999
From the good car park at Bwlch y Gaer. With brother, Pete: Penygadair, Pen y Castell, Drum, Foel Fras, Carnedd Uchaf, Foel Grach, Craig Eigiau and Pen y Gaer. Another rocky summit, very windy.pwheeler16/02/1999
MalDavies30/01/1999
Denise 12/12/1998
RichardM12/12/1998
From Grid ref. SH676716.Marshsand12/10/1998
DC11main01/10/1998
Walk: 1.3. With: Nigel Cater. Notes: Hot daydchill0120/09/1998
approx dateFreelander22/07/1998
boxblade18/07/1998
andrewcoles09/05/1998
Archie22/03/1998
KathW22/03/1998
Solo. Last of 11 tops on an overcast windy day.mikejacobs17/01/1998
Sherlock27/09/1997
richtea504017/09/1997
From col to south, inc. Drosgl and Drumnordicstar24/07/1997
Rowan15/06/1997
Laurel15/06/1997
The Dancing Mon20/05/1997
martin_hall08/02/1997
maw00130/12/1996
Start ~ 729714. Followed lane to Bwlch y Ddeufaen before turning S, up the ridge to Carnedd y Ddelw, Drum and Foel Fras. Returned to Drum and made our way down to Pen y Castell. Descended E to a track then lanes to start. With KT.steve hudson22/07/1996
GeoffC06/06/1996
Smudge01/03/1996
RO Richard Tait14/02/1996
borderline14/01/1996
Jim.Fothergill30/06/1995
second ascentthenomad15/04/1995
thenomad 2nd15/04/1995
mike.hoult14/04/1995
David Purchase09/04/1995
PJT05/02/1995
Moorponder29/07/1994
The last Welsh 600m top. Shared a bottle of bubbly on the summit with Dave Norris and Jed Stone.thenomad30/05/1994
Ianto&Sue01/05/1994
TREBORK22/08/1993
mainnirnamfiadh15/05/1993
Clive G21/11/1992
destaylor01/06/1992
Outlier on the ridge from Drum distinct top but a boggy route back to the road head or a long walk back on tarmac awaits. Nutall route is nice in either directionRhayader_wander11/01/1992
johnbarnard2521/04/1991
Chris Peart26/08/1990
ChrisC22/06/1990
hornet26/05/1990
petey01/01/1990
Date unknown RHW01/01/1990
John Eley01/10/1988
JohnIvor15/08/1988
alda20/02/1988
ianwatson25/07/1987
chriswatson17/07/1987
AlanD20/04/1987
Frogreen22/03/1987
coldfeet723/04/1986
try9fan02/04/1986
ancient brit05/10/1985
IainT31/08/1985
With walk up Foel FrasPeterD09/06/1985
from Drum. On compass down over heather patches and bog. Over fence and up a few minor crags for 100' to top.arranc07/04/1985
Rob Rees06/10/1984
wombourne30/09/1984
raymondwilkes14/08/1983
Roger C29/08/1981
Chris Terrey 30/06/1981
49colin02/06/1981
Age 17. My 2nd solo 2000 foot hill from Llandudno Junction on a family holiday -walked from there and back. Heavy showers. On summit met couple who searched for aircraft wrecks.Used compass for descent.Chris Pearson25/05/1980
Lynette02/04/1980
GaryJones01/04/1980
Andrew6409/03/1980
Mike Backler30/12/1979
GordonAdshead00/08/1972
With Nigel Cater : Hot day dchill01/01/1970
DewiH26/09/1969
peterstanding18/04/1965
GMGMTIdris30/05/1960
GMGMTmaryjdavies30/05/1960
kanderson02/01/1955
From SH 732 663 to SH 721 715 - completing Welsh Nuttalls on Tal y Fan.summitsupblank
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