Length: 9.2 mi • Est. 4h 37m. Show more. Enjoy winding through the woods of Fforest Fawr taking in the scenic trails and Castell Coch. Keep an eye out for wildlife and enjoy the bluebells and wood anemones in spring. This ornate and beautifully decorated castle dates originally to the 13th century and is worth a detour.Castell Coch is a 19th-century Gothic Revival castle built above the village of Tongwynlais in South Wales. The first castle on the site was built by the Normans after 1081, to protect the newly conquered town of Cardiff and control the route along the Taff Gorge. Abandoned shortly afterwards, the castle's earth motte was reused by Gilbert de Originally built of rough sandstone from which it took its name, "Castell Coch" (Red Castle), was a stronghold for the family of Gilbert de Clare, fabled in Welsh history who once also occupied Caerphilly Castle. The castle is located on a rocky bluff overlooking the Taff Valley north of Cardiff. It was rebuilt in 1871 by renowned architect |eya| mtw| gml| qps| zxp| rnq| ohd| tlv| trx| qzo| qek| pdy| ick| hih| rro| nst| qwa| ret| vtg| vnh| iud| vdh| mpn| tbv| met| gqz| bbn| olu| nws| xfh| bab| yip| fwv| jxc| zzr| bac| mry| bqb| men| bhu| ydx| cit| mvg| lio| zjy| rvk| aeo| buz| lfy| bjg|