Coastal context from the NE, showing the jagged tips of the headland.
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In retrospect, an easier route into the fort is offered from the NE. Previously unsuspected fellow visitor provides scale for the earthworks.
Looking WSW, the view from the ramparts is dominated by the twin peaks of Penberry and Carn Llidi, with St David’s Head beyond.
The ditch is completely choked, or at least it is in August.
Access to the ramparts is much hindered by waist high grass concealing a knee-deep tangle of brambles and other unpleasantness.
The southern side of the fort drops to sheer, crumbling cliffs. Ramparts are the darker green area on the right.
Approaching from the WSW, the headland is very prominent. The top of Garn Fawr, a much larger hillfort above Strumble Head, can just be seen over the top of the cliff fort.
Sites within 20km of Castell Coch (St David’s)
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Caerau (St David’s)
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Maen Dewi
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Llanrhian
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Carn Llidi Tombs
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Trecenny Stone
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Carn Llidi Bychan
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Llecha Cromlech
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White House, Llanhowell Cromlech
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Coetan Arthur
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Bickney Beacon
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St David’s Head Camp
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Porth-y-Rhaw
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Clegyr Boia
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St Nons
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Tremaenhir
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Caerfai Camp
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Solva
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Gribin
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Castell Coch (Llanrhian)
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St Elvis
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Castell Heinif
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Carreg Samson
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Treffynnon
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Dinas Fawr and Porth y Bwch
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Lower Tregennis
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Dinas Fach
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Tre Wallter Llwyd
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Carnysgybor
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Carnllundain
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Castell Coch (Mathry)
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Newgale submerged forest
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Carreg Golchfa
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Ffyst Samson
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Dinas Mawr
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Rhos y Clegyrn
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Garn Fawr
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Castles
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Garn Fechan
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Llain Garreg Hir
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Plumstone Mountain
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Ffynnon Druidion
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Ffynnon Druidion Burial Chamber
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Carn Gilfach
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Lady’s Gate
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Black Point Rath
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Harold Stone (The Havens)
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Lower Broadmoor Monolith
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Parc Hen Stone
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Garnwnda
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Howney Stone Rath
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Upper Lodge Stones
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Mill Haven Rath
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Pen-Rhiw
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Garn Wen
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The Nab Head
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Castle Head
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Tower Point
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Hangstone Davey
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