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Historic site

Castell Cilgerran / Cilgeran Castle

✦ Ancient woodland1 ha

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HeritageWildlife
Dogs welcome1 ha

Best for

2 activities

Heritage

Strong match

Historic site

Free

Wildlife

Strong match

Ancient woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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4 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Ceredigion Coast PathWalking route112 km
Named routeLength 112 kmRegional walking route
Wales Coast Path (Pembrokeshire) linkWalking route
Named routeRef WCPRegional walking route
Penrallt FachWalking route2.5 km
Named routeLength 2.5 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Pembrokeshire Coast Path main routeWalking route
Named routeNational walking route
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Cycling

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18 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Network National Route 82Cycling route
Named routeRef 82National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route507 m
Named routeRef 82Length 507 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route4 km
Named routeRef 82Length 4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.6 km
Named routeRef 82Length 1.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route398 m
Named routeRef 82Length 398 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route27 m
Named routeRef 82Length 27 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

About this historic site

Castell Cilgerran / Cilgeran Castle is an ancient historic site covering 1 hectares. As an ancient woodland, it has been continuously wooded since at least 1600 AD — a rare and irreplaceable habitat rich in biodiversity and historical character.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

15 photos from nearby open sources

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Visiting this spring

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
  • 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
  • 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best

Facilities

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Parking

Coracle Centre Car Park · Free · 269m

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Picnic spot

4 · 33m away

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Toilets

2 · 289m away

✦ Ancient🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat

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Nearby places

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