Dinas Rock and Gunpowder works

Dinas Rock (Craig y Dinas) is a limestone cliff which once held an ancient fort on its flat top; in more recent times, the surrounding area homed a gunpowder works and you can still see the ruins of the old industrial buildings.

To get here: Park free of charge in Dinas Rock car park (51°45’33.8″N 3°34’43.4″W). There is a map in the car park, below is marked Sgydau Sychryd Cascades (shortest walk) and the Gunpowder works ruins (currently under repair so expect scaffolding).

Please note: Dinas Rock is an extremely popular destination for groups from outdoor activity centres and the car park can get full quite early.