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If you only visit one Iron Age site in Wales, perhaps it should be the spectactular hillfort of Tre'r Ceiri, meaning 'Town of the Giants'. Often said to be the most impressive hillfort in north Wales, there are significant stone ramparts surrounding its entire circuit, and in places still standing to over 3m in height.
The views are amazing too the fort occupies one of the peaks of the Rivals (Yr Eifl). The interior is packed with walled stone buildings and the remains of 150 huts can be seen with some walls still standing over 1m high. Some are roundhouses, others are rectangular and oval. The huts are grouped together in four or five bands across the fort. They vary in size and shape some of the round ones are 8m across, others less than 3m.
Set on the narrow summit of the hill, the site encloses about 2.5ha with the main entrance at the lower, west end. Another entrance can be found on the north and both entrances have been conserved. The site is topped by a Bronze Age cairn.
Directions
Take the A499 north of Pwllheli. At Llanaelhaearn, take B4417 towards Nefyn. Less than a mile from the junction for the B4417, there is a footpath on your right, taking you up the hill to Trer Ceiri. Be aware that parking space is extremely limited. Be careful not to dislodge any stones on the site.
The views are amazing too the fort occupies one of the peaks of the Rivals (Yr Eifl). The interior is packed with walled stone buildings and the remains of 150 huts can be seen with some walls still standing over 1m high. Some are roundhouses, others are rectangular and oval. The huts are grouped together in four or five bands across the fort. They vary in size and shape some of the round ones are 8m across, others less than 3m.
Set on the narrow summit of the hill, the site encloses about 2.5ha with the main entrance at the lower, west end. Another entrance can be found on the north and both entrances have been conserved. The site is topped by a Bronze Age cairn.
Directions
Take the A499 north of Pwllheli. At Llanaelhaearn, take B4417 towards Nefyn. Less than a mile from the junction for the B4417, there is a footpath on your right, taking you up the hill to Trer Ceiri. Be aware that parking space is extremely limited. Be careful not to dislodge any stones on the site.
Tre’r Ceiri Hill Fort