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Name:Castell Dinas Bran
Hill number:7522
Height:321.4m / 1054ft
Parent (Ma):2040  Cyrn-y-Brain
RHB Section:30C: Llandudno to Wrexham
County/UA:Denbighshire [Sir Ddinbych]
Catchment:Dee (Flint)
Class:Tump (300-399m), Subhump, Clem
(Tu,3,sHu,Cm)
Grid ref:SJ 22285 43080
Summit feature:small mound
Drop:96.2m
Col:225.2m  SJ 2266 4318  
OS map sheet(s):(1:50k) 117
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Observations:ground by plan of summit is slightly lower; whole summit area is man-made ground
Survey:Abney level/Trimble GeoXH 6000
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Logged Descriptions  (logged by 214 users)ByDate of Ascent
With M. On long weekend in Llangollen. Then walked part of Offa’s Dyke Path.douglas_easton23/03/2024
Parked on Panorama Walk. Castell Dinas Bran, Ruabon Mountain South TP, Eglwyseg Mountain, Cefn y Cist, return via Offa's Dyke Path. With R+R.Dan Baddeley29/12/2023
From Llangollen, on spring NW Office hike, with 8 others. Onwards by the ODP to Rock Farm, then south back by the Clwydian Way, with a stop at the Abbey Tea Room en route. Then canal path back into Llangollen. 15.0km, with 350m of ascent.Man of Kernow124/03/2023
Climbed twice in one day (first from south, then from north) as part of activity scheme checkpoint. First ascent (& descent!) horribly icy – footwear definitely inappropriate! By afternoon walk, ice had turned into equally horrible, but less sketchy, slushy mud. Clear skies & excellent views, even if cold. Interesting ruins on summit.millionmts17/12/2022
https://www.strava.com/activities/8252473634Sleepwa1ker15/12/2022
Parked near road junction to NE. Then steeply up to ruined castle at the top. Good views.PeterD19/10/2022
From SunTrevor Inn barns, Offas Dyke path until it met the minor road, then follow the wall up onto the ridge, found a path towards the summit of Egiwyseg Mountain, descended along the ridge then down the path to Worlds End, then folowed Offas Dyke path around the Panorama walk (excellent path with great views) as far as Castell Dinas Bran, up the path to the Castle then down the other side to the canal, along the canal back to the start. 12.25 miles. Great walk.JulieB01/10/2022
Tom’s 60thBaggerGutt01/10/2022
On RoW from minor road junction northeast of summit. KeithByTheC01/10/2022
Direct from Llangollenwelshe06/08/2022
Llangollen, castell dinas, offas dyke path towards worlds end,back over Creigiauveglwyseg, Trevor rock.Lancylass27/07/2022
From Wern Isaf, as part of a circular walk. Ascended and descended from road to E. Great views and castle ruins. With AP&J. 13km.PiranhaFish17/07/2022
Parked on worlds end road and up pathFlatfield28/04/2022
From ENE. Lay-by 25m NW of junction at SJ 2271 4331 (6-8 cars) - Up popular path to summit mound which lies by NE corner of castle ruins. Fine hill & viewpoint. (S)gerrybowes27/02/2022
From campsite at Wern Isaf, after Eglwyseg Mountain. An interesting and varied walk. With B, B and R.jenx16/10/2021
Straight up good path from Llangollen.Moorponder15/10/2021
Free parking on Lay-by near Horseshoe Car Park.... Straight up on good path from the south and along ridge to summit of Coed Hyrddyn. Descended to N, followed paths to Abbey Cottage and headed south to climb Castell Dinas Bran from the East. descended to the west and followed canal back to Car.... With CaroleDave27/06/2021
Nice hill. Great views. Could do with a make-over. Summit accommodation looking a little draughty.summitter21/06/2021
After abandoning climbing at Trevor Rocks due to the heat.sturuss25/04/2021
Parked in Panorama View to ne. Delightful walk up to atmospheric setting at top. Great views.Campbell Singer20/04/2021
Active recovery walk from the horseshoe falls along Llangollen canal to the ruins of Castell Dinas Bran and back. Lovely views on a beautiful day!!WelshMountainGoat3804/04/2021
Llangollen - Coed Hyrddyn - Maesyrychen Mountain - Moel y Gamelin - Moel y Faen - Cyrn-y-Brain - Foel - Castell Dinas Bran - Llangollen.Mark Jackson03/04/2021
Last part of a 10 mile circular of the valleybardolph21/09/2020
from campsiteunderhill26/08/2020
Quick dash from Llangollen for the Strava segment :) Descended round the N side.quadbarrel24/07/2020
Lovely walk up from Llangollen, superb views great castle. Company: Mrs D.iandesbottes06/03/2020
Couldn't sleep, so had an early morning stroll. Beautiful place to beNicky C06/02/2020
Circular walk from Llangollen via very busy summit,Sun Inn(also very busy)and canal towpath.Enjoyable outing with Oscar and Catman.rosiebridge05/01/2020
With Bridget and Catman.oscarrosie05/01/2020
With Oscar and Bridget.catman05/01/2020
Superb walk in glorious sunshine, started down the canal and into Llangollen, up and over then back down a side road to the pubdjaphoto30/12/2019
Walked up from Llangollen, then descended eastwards to Pontcysyllte.brandybordeaux26/08/2019
Parked in Llangollen centre, nr the main bridge, and walked up past the school to the summit. A nice short walk, very pleased to have beaten my Grandad, JonGlew, up this hill! :)williamglew07/08/2019
From LlangollenThe Playful Pig01/08/2019
Great hill. From the end of the road to WSW.clivevilla16/05/2019
On way home from Cryn-y-Bryn, parked on the road between Ruabon Mountain and the castle, (follow signposts from the main roads). Steep climb to the top, offers fine views of the Llangollen valley. Can be windy and very busy on Bank Holidays. Fine remains of a Welsh Castlegiant_hiker06/05/2019
A few parking spots on the road to the north, then an easy path up to a splendid hill, a perfect way to round off a long day.Colin Crawford01/04/2019
Climbed from Llangollen marina. A fantastic narrow boat holiday from Ellesmere. Took the path up past the school and returned down the minor road to the east.Rob Rees27/03/2019
Visit to Llangollen for afternoon tea with Jean and Brian and Bill.Joolz50024/12/2018
Parked at end of lane SJ 2166 4285 - very limited parking, perhaps 3 or 4 cars. Large layby to SW (at bottom of hill) SJ 2130 4275. Yes, an amazing place and well worth the visitcarole engel22/11/2018
Lane from WSW then steep f/p to castle ruins. What a magnificent spot!Aye Jimmy14/01/2018
From the Horseshoe Falls and Llangollen via the Canal.Alunrees3315/08/2017
Brilliant hill with dramatic ruined castle on top -from road junction to east . Very narrow road up from valley-take care .Mark Sims02/08/2017
Zeitgeist. Ascended many times.nwormgage07/07/2017
On a day trip to Llangollen, a sunny evening ascent with L. (My second walk up Castell Dinas Bran - first was with Smoky, Hudson, Eppey and others in 2013 or 2014).Skip02/07/2017
The final jewel in the crown of the great circuit from Llangollen over Moel y Gamelin, Cyrn y Brain and World's End. Just has to be done, it's brilliant hill.Gill18/03/2017
From Llangollen, by the marked trail up the west ridge. Descent east, and then by lanes to Valle Crucis Abbey, returning along the canal towpath. Solo.Man of Kernow106/03/2017
I walked up the hill to look at the castle ruins.Alancache05/08/2016
From junction to NEGordonAdshead25/06/2016
Staying in Llangollen and climbed hill to visit the ruined castle. Great viewsRamblingpaul31/05/2016
A trot up this fabulous viewpoint from the Panoramagreboicus24/04/2016
https://www.strava.com/activities/6571793092Sleepwa1ker21/04/2016
Number one of two summits on this walk. Sunny intervals. Castell Dinas Bran (321m) and Eglwyseg Mountain (502m) from Llangollen. Returning via Clwydian Way, Valle Crucis Abbey, Horseshoe Falls and Llangollen canal. Distance = 21.57km. Average moving speed = 4.8km/h. Time moving = 4:31. Ascent = 682m.paulnewby8110/04/2016
From LLangollen, up signposted path to top, sparse ruins but impressive, rain of varying degrees all day & windy on top.apricorum06/02/2016
We were staying at Geufron Hall on a visit to the to town, it was a straightforward but steep hike up from there after a lovely breakfast.hillhiker15/08/2015
From 227433 on WDP up to top. Nice hill.arranc06/08/2015
With SAkindpercy18/07/2015
Parked up road from motor museum past Abbey to cut the ascent by half. Fairly steep walk up. Tremendous views. Party of young kids up there probably not appreciating the history and views..mattcymru02/07/2015
Wandered up to the castle. A bit wet.Alex1759520/06/2015
Nice 11 mile circular from Pentrefelin, walked along canal in rainy weather, up to Castell Dinas Bran, thought about turning back but suddenly the weather completely cleared, walked up along ridge onto the wet Eglwyseg Mountain (trig and summit) picked up Clwydian Way and back along field paths to Pentrefelin.DanTrig05/12/2014
Jaunt with normtumpawumpa06/07/2014
With Mag. Day after doing Offa's Dyke Path. A lovely little top, fine weather, cool breeze and good viewsiredale05/06/2014
Circular walk from Pontcysyllte.pererin26/03/2014
Parked at road junction to the east. Nice hill, interesting summit, great view.JohnStoneham22/03/2014
welshe26/12/2013
From campsite.Wheelsy14/07/2013
Explored by using paths from the Abbey grange hotel in the Horseshoe pass. Eventually I got to it from the Offas dyke link path from the panorama. I went on to explore Coed Hyrddyn (Velevet hill).Dazingdale28/03/2013
Up to the castle ruins from Llangollen with Gillian, Harriet, Mike and the boysrichard6903/03/2013
As DL. Fine hill and summit.destaylor10/01/2013
Up from Panorama Walk. Fun top with the castle ruins.simon and co04/01/2013
Cracking looking hill and a very fun top to climb and explore.Jake99402/01/2013
From the town.mad max02/10/2012
Brisk walk to gain this lovely sub HuMP from verge side parking to east of farm before road junction.Dugswell217/09/2012
KJF On holiday in Llangollen so a visit to the Castell was almost compulsory.crazy06/06/2012
Popular place even on a cold wet winters day !heavyhorses18/02/2012
Space to park at road junction to NE.PeteF14/02/2012
From Llangollen to Castell Dinas Bran then along below the cliffs of Eglwyseg to Valle Crucis then the Horseshoe Falls and back along the canal. Beautiful day and my first walk with Mark.Saggers04/11/2011
one of many occasions, a nice walk up to what looks like some kind of monster from the a5, would have looked splendid back in the day...stig_nest17/05/2011
From caravan sitemikependergast01/04/2011
Start of short Offa's Dyke Path section Llangollen - Chirk Castle. Very very foggy, no visibility but very atmospheric around the fort/castle ruins.thesweetcheat19/02/2011
Verge parking near minor road junction at SJ 22705 43307. Good path to summit albeit very steep!David Gradwell25/04/2010
On way down from a 10 miler round the head of the valley.Walker Dan15/10/2009
From Llangollen railway station with Dadderrymark22/05/2009
with TonyStuart Hyde08/11/2008
so many trips up can't remember the dates!RutheH01/06/2005
fine steep compact hill, fine ruins, lovely view of Vale. park 228433, FP from stile at 227432 to summit RHW19/01/2002
From Dock House, Trevor.Richard Gunn29/08/2000
Rough estimate of date.WaggaWagg01/06/1999
Start at picnic site near canal just west of Llangollen, past Valle Crucis Abbey, Up West side of valley, round head of valley, to World’s end, then down Offa’s Dyke path, to end of escarpment, up to Castel Dinas, down to canal back to start.joseph mitchell22/08/1998
and on 06/04/1997ianwatson10/04/1994
petey01/01/1990
With Eglwyseg Mountain (qv) today, several other visits to this classic viewpoint.pwheeler12/07/1987
Estimated dategeralddavison01/01/1985
Climbed from Llangollen after staying in wonderful YHA accommodation.Atlantic25203/07/1979
approxSid01/07/1977
During a family stay at Llangollen Youth HostelM0YDH01/06/1976
Approx dateMM01/10/1972
Approx dateKM01/10/1972
The first of many climbs :)Lesley Jackson09/09/1971
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