Carreg Cannen, it's origins shrouded in obscurity, is the ultimate romantic ruin. the excisting stronghold ingeniosly adapted to it's rocky hilltop, dates from 1300 it led a chequered life, falling into Welsh and English hands during the troubled medievil period. A visit to Carreg Cannen is an adventure not least for the sight of the breathtaking 100mtrs/325ft cliff on which the castle is perched and the dramatic trek through the passageway cut into the cliff-face, which leads to a natural cave beneath the fortifications.
