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Llansteffan Castle and Beach, a perfect combination of golden sands and Historic ruins with panoramic views.



Llansteffan Castle and Beach 

Short Trip Ideas - second stop on our tour of the Welsh Coast line and it’s impressive Castles    
Perched on top of the headland overlooking the sands of the Tywi Estuary and Carmarthen Bay the views are stunning from Llansteffan Castle, and stretch for miles.
Llansteffan Castle is still privately owned and surprisingly free to visit, with a good proportion of the Castle still in tact, you can enjoy the ruins and nice open space for some time while enjoying the panoramic views of the estuary and countryside. 
It was worth getting up early to see the sunset, so if you get the chance I recommend. 

The expanse of beach below is a must see, there is a path down from the Castle, around 10 - 15 minute walk or a short drive depending on where you choose to park. 

The golden sands, expanse of views and scenery all around make for a very relaxing, and peaceful experience.


A brief history  

One of the few Castles in Wales known to be sitting on the same site as the original prehistoric fort.
 A fort was built here c.600BC, more than likely to control the crossing point of the river Tywi. 
The steep slope on the east side formed a natural defence, the other three sides were probably defended by banks and ditches.

The medieval castle replaced much of the Iron Age earthworks, but parts have survived, to the west of the castle.

Work on the castle is thought to have started c.1112, only a few decades after the Norman conquest. Members of the powerful Camville family held the castle for over 200 years, except for several periods when Welsh rulers – including Lord Rhys and Llywelyn Fawr – captured it.

The gatehouse, along with most of the other larger impressive sections of the Castle, which form the ruins you can see today, date from the 13th century, when the Camvilles reinforced the castle.

The Welsh took the castle, yet again, in the early 15th century during the rebellion of Owain Glyndŵr. Later that century the castle belonged to the state, under Pembroke-born King Henry VII. 

Today it is privately owned by a local business woman who grew up in the area, she purchased the 100 acre Plas Farm which included the Castle, currently it is free of charge to enter.

There are some remedials are being carried out at present to ensure full access is retained to all parts of the castle. 


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