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8.9km

Castell Dinas Ban — 8.9 km Running Route

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Castell Dinas Ban is a 8.9 km (5.6 miles) loop in Llangollen, Wales: hilly, with 439 m of climb, on mixed ground.

439 mAscent
Paved45%Paved
5/5Hilly
Castell Dinas Ban running route
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Elevation

Explore the Castell Dinas Ban

Location: Llangollen, Wales

Embark on a challenging 8.9km journey from Llangollen, ascending gradually towards the iconic Castell Dinas Bran. This scenic route, with only a small paved section, offers a varied terrain of tracks and trails, providing breathtaking views across the Welsh landscape. You'll join a section of Offa's Dyke Path, traverse Panorama Mountain, and pass a quarry, experiencing Llangollen’s dramatic hills.

This run is ideal for those seeking a rewarding workout with significant elevation gain, perfect for hill training or building endurance. The stunning vistas and rural paths make it a fantastic opportunity for an invigorating exploration of the Llangollen area, appealing to runners who enjoy a blend of physical challenge and natural beauty.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 8.9 km loop in Llangollen, Wales with around 439 metres of total ascent.
How long will it take me to run it?
Use the 'Your time estimate' panel at the top of this page — it predicts your finish time for this exact route from your age, sex and most recent benchmark, accounting for distance, ascent and surface.
Is it hilly?
Yes — seriously. It rates 5 out of 5 on our hill scale — long, steep climbing throughout. About 49 metres of climb per kilometre, 439 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's roughly half paved (45%) and half trail. Light trail shoes are the safest pick, especially after rain.

Reviews (2)

John PaulDec 2024

Done 2 loop for good measure 😁

Shoe suggestion: Trail
EllyOct 2024

Excellent course and views were stunning. Unmissable! Done as a walk. Definitely 5/5 hilly. Some of the stones were super slippery.

Shoe suggestion: Mud/Fell

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