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Photo of Llanblethian Castle, a ruined castle in the Vale of Glamorgan, south east Wales.

© John Lord / Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Llanblethian CastleCastell Llanfleiddan

Open to visitorsa Cadw site, free to enter — check opening times before you go

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Llanblethian Castle is one of eight castles the Albion Guide lists in Vale of Glamorgan. The site is in the care of Cadw. Its Welsh name is Castell Llanfleiddan.

Other castles nearby include Llandough Castle, Old Beaupre Castle and Castell Tal-y-Fan. The nearest railway station is Llantwit Major, 5.6 km to the south.

More places to visit near Llanblethian Castle

Photo of Cowbridge Physic Garden, a garden in the Vale of Glamorgan, south east Wales.

Cowbridge Physic Garden

Garden near Cowbridge

Restored walled physic garden behind Cowbridge Old Hall, planted with medicinal and period herbs.

0.6 km NE

Photo of Cowbridge, a village in the Vale of Glamorgan, south east Wales.Highlight

Cowbridge

Village

Georgian market town on a long High Street of independent shops, built on the Roman road between Neath and Cardiff.

0.7 km NE · Vale of Glamorgan

Photo of Llantwit Major, a village in the Vale of Glamorgan, south east Wales.Highlight

Llantwit Major

Village

Coastal town on the Glamorgan Heritage Coast, one of the earliest centres of Welsh Christianity around St Illtud's monastery.

5.6 km S · Vale of Glamorgan

Photo along the Wales Coast Path, an 870-mile long-distance path running from Chepstow to Queensferry, Wales.Highlight

Wales Coast Path

Long-distance path

Walk the outline of a whole nation — 870 miles of cliff, estuary and beach from Chepstow round to Queensferry.

7.2 km S · spans 16 counties

Photo of Llantwit Major Beach, a beach in the Vale of Glamorgan, south east Wales.Highlight

Llantwit Major Beach

Beach near Llantwit Major

Rocky Heritage Coast beach at Col-huw reached by a valley walk from the town.

7.5 km SW

Photo of Llanerch Vineyard, a vineyard near Hensol, the Vale of Glamorgan, south east Wales.

Llanerch Vineyard

Vineyard near Hensol

Established vineyard and wine estate at Hensol in the Vale, with a restaurant and vineyard tours.

8.2 km NE