Pennard Castle is a ruined castle, near the modern village of Pennard on the Gower Peninsula. The castle was built in the early 12th century as a timber ringwork following the Norman invasion of Wales. The walls were rebuilt in stone by the Braose family at the turn of the 13th and 14th centuries, including a stone gatehouse. Soon afterwards, however, encroaching sand dunes caused the site to be abandoned and it fell into ruin. Restoration work was carried out during the course of the 20th century.

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Founded: 12th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in United Kingdom

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moramiko (5 months ago)
Stunning views all around, a few walking paths. The ruins of the castle ? and the information about are interesting. It's for free. There is no car park around. You need to walk up around 20 minutes from the nearest parking. There is no access for prams with babies. Very sandy pathways.
david howells (6 months ago)
The quaint ruins of Pennard Castle's are pretty dramatic, perched on the ridgeline overlooking Three Cliffs Bay. It has seen better days, but it is still an impressive structure with its ruined shell. It makes for a great picnic spot with sweeping views out over the beach and across the valley to Penmaen Burrows.
Jonathan Darcy (9 months ago)
Beautiful castle ruin! Beautiful views across the bay! Lovely walk to the beach. Keep between the white painted rocks as you walk through the golf course (golfers were very patient and sympathetic).
Jörg B (9 months ago)
Beautiful and still quite impressive remains of a medieval castle with a breathtaking view on Three Cliffs Bay. Several information boards explain the long history of the place. Free access.
Iain Wooding (10 months ago)
Decent old ruins of the castle standing almost on Pennard golf course. Not the easiest place to find as it doesn't seem to be signed from any of the surrounding roads. We parked in a residential street and walked across part of the golf course to reach it. There are a couple of information boards by the ruins detailing some of the history. Some stunning views towards the coast from the site so well worth the effort getting there.
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