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Castle an Dinas

Castle

Terrain:

Activities

Best Time To Visit

Moorland

Walking, Photography, Wildlife Watching

Spring to Autumn

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Castle an Dinas is an Iron Age hillfort on the top of Castle Downs, on high ground near St Columb Major in mid-Cornwall. Rings of grassy bank and ditch circle the summit, well preserved and easy to trace on foot, with two low burial mounds sitting inside them. From the ramparts the ground falls away...

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Parking nearby

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Food Spots nearby

3

Staycations nearby

Parking:

Food:

Staycations:

1 day, 5 overnight

The Cabin at Hillhead Farm, The Birch House, Haven House

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FAQ's/Things to Know

Where is Castle an Dinas?
Cornwall holds this ancient site high on the summit of Castle Downs. Walkers usually find their way up from the southwest approach path.

What type of place is Castle an Dinas?
Castle an Dinas is an Iron Age hillfort on the summit of Castle Downs in Cornwall.

When is the best time to visit Castle an Dinas?
Autumn afternoons offer incredible views when the low sun casts long shadows across the ancient ditches. Summer solstice also brings local groups together for traditional midsummer bonfires.

What can you do at Castle an Dinas?
Strolling around the massive concentric earthworks gives you a real sense of prehistoric scale. People also enjoy capturing panoramic photographs that stretch across the entire central spine of the county.

How long should I spend at Castle an Dinas?
Allowing about an hour provides plenty of time to explore the historic barrows and take in the scenery. Keen hikers might want a longer stay to combine the fort with surrounding moorland trails.

Where do I park at Castle an Dinas?
Vehicles can use the six available spaces nearby, which consist of one day and five overnight spots. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I eat near Castle an Dinas?
There are no food spots recorded immediately near Castle an Dinas, check the UK Hidden Gems app for the nearest options.

Where can I stay near Castle an Dinas?
The Cabin at Hillhead Farm, The Birch House, and Haven House provide three options in the area. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

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Last Updated:

02 July 2026

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