Dryslwyn Castle - Exploring The Ruins Of A 'REAL' Welsh Castle

Welcome to the picturesque ruins of Dryslwyn Castle in the beautiful countryside of Carmarthenshire, Wales.
Unlike many of the castles in South Wales, it was not built by the invading Anglo-Norman lords but was thought to have been built by Rhys Gryg, the fourth son of Rhys ap Gruffydd (Lord Rhys).
Dryslwyn Castle is located in the Towy Valley, South Wales. It was built in the early 13th century and served as an important stronghold for the ancient kingdom of Deheubarth.
Also, Rhys Gryg built the neighbouring Welsh castle of Dinefwr.
If you are heading west towards Tenby and Pembrokeshire, Dryslwyn castle is not far from the town of Cross Hands and is well worth the short diversion.
‘Dryslwyn Castle - Exploring The Ruins Of A REAL Welsh Castle’ - Filmed January 2023
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Пікірлер: 31

  • @flydriveexplore
    @flydriveexplore Жыл бұрын

    Kidwelly Castle - kzread.info/dash/bejne/nZtp1tmaabbFl9Y.html

  • @lcook0825
    @lcook0825 Жыл бұрын

    Very informative video.

  • @flydriveexplore

    @flydriveexplore

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you think so!

  • @ianjames8794
    @ianjames8794 Жыл бұрын

    Very interesting Marcus. 👍

  • @flydriveexplore

    @flydriveexplore

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you think so!

  • @holeinonegolfpodcast2262
    @holeinonegolfpodcast2262 Жыл бұрын

    Da iawn 👌

  • @flydriveexplore

    @flydriveexplore

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @OnASeasideMission
    @OnASeasideMission Жыл бұрын

    New to me. Thanks for getting out and about. And watch out for those geese.

  • @flydriveexplore

    @flydriveexplore

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, we like making the vids.

  • @bexyevans777
    @bexyevans7772 ай бұрын

    I'm the 29th great-granddaughter of the warrior princess, Princess Gwenllian! 😊

  • @lyndonowen8525
    @lyndonowen8525 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant location

  • @huwwiliams8426
    @huwwiliams8426 Жыл бұрын

    Loved your little sum up at the end between life then and now. A touch of magic.

  • @flydriveexplore

    @flydriveexplore

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers!

  • @michellebruce5092
    @michellebruce5092 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Marcus, how are you? Awesome live video I enjoyed it can't wait to see more next week. The castle and landscape look beautiful and historical. Have a great day see you next video greetings from Canada 😀

  • @flydriveexplore

    @flydriveexplore

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi, yes it is a beautiful part of Wales.

  • @patrickfitzgerald9859
    @patrickfitzgerald9859 Жыл бұрын

    Am an American who was born in Wales. Even though I was a young boy being Welsh has always been a source of pleasure and wonder through my life, Thank you for posting your videos,

  • @flydriveexplore

    @flydriveexplore

    Жыл бұрын

    Our pleasure.

  • @timothymarsh1760
    @timothymarsh1760 Жыл бұрын

    Hello from the States. Very interesting and informative video. Always like learning more about Wales and its history. Appreciate you uploading these videos because they brighten up my Sunday mornings. Looking forward to your next pub video with Mel and the Councilman. Your living the dream Marcus. Stay safe and be well.

  • @flydriveexplore

    @flydriveexplore

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it! We actually did a pub lunch today, it should be out of the channel next week.

  • @pauljones1350
    @pauljones1350 Жыл бұрын

    Love this little village within, amazing so much remains a site to be treasured and protected from further erosion glad to see you back on the lonely trail .hope mel made you packed lunch.

  • @flydriveexplore

    @flydriveexplore

    Жыл бұрын

    No packed lunch for me 😞

  • @barrycrump6189
    @barrycrump6189 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing with us another glorious hidden gem. I bet it must be an amazing place to visit on a warm and sunny day. For those sausage fanciers amongst us, I should point out that there is a wonderful cafe and artisan food supplier that is just a 4-minute drive away from the castle. It is called the Wright's Food Emporium and offers all manner of goodies to delight the sausage hunter.

  • @flydriveexplore

    @flydriveexplore

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tip, we'll take a look next time we are down there.

  • @David_Nurse
    @David_Nurse Жыл бұрын

    Nice video Marcus. Visited this castle back last summer and it was quite busy but still very enjoyable. The views are really breath-taking from the castle and well worth the easy climb.

  • @flydriveexplore

    @flydriveexplore

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, the views are really good (on a fine day!)

  • @taff6987
    @taff6987 Жыл бұрын

    I live a mile or two over the hill. I have visited hundreds of times as my parents would take myself and my sister when we were children. This area is absolutely beautiful in autumn as the sun sets....there is another Castle in far better condition just a 5min drive up the road which is called Dinefwr Castle. Blessed to live here and everyday I wake up I too thank the Lord IM WELSH🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿😍👍🏼 P.s the river in the background is the famous Welsh river The River Towy which is one of the best sea trout (sewin - in Welsh) rivers in Europe! It also holds record size salmon. 😏

  • @flydriveexplore

    @flydriveexplore

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, it is a beautiful location. I plan to take a look at Dinefwr in the next few months.

  • @raybeaumont7670
    @raybeaumont7670 Жыл бұрын

    Nice one Marcus! Never been there - a target for the warmer weather. Hope her indoors is getting the cawl sorted. Hwyl fawr.

  • @flydriveexplore

    @flydriveexplore

    Жыл бұрын

    Yep, it would be really nice on a warmer day.

  • @taff6987

    @taff6987

    Жыл бұрын

    If your going to make a visit I would make a day of it and visit dinefwr Castle (which is 5mins up the road, you can see it from the top of dryslwyn castle) you can also visit Paxton's Tower which you can see in the opening of this video, as your at it you can't leave out Carreg Cennen Castle which is arguably the best in our area (I live inbetween them all) Carreg Cennen has a dungeon that is around 300ft below the surface. You can rent a torch but I recommend taking your own! Make sure you have new batteries, you definitely wouldn't want to go dark down there as its pitch black with no lights. This is a beautiful area of Wales that I highly recommend visiting, the valley is littered in old cosy pubs to grab a bar meal and a nice cold pint. 🤓Enjoy. Everyday I wake up I thank the Lord I'm WELSH🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  • @raybeaumont7670

    @raybeaumont7670

    Жыл бұрын

    @@taff6987 Many thanks Marcus. I've visited Carreg Cennen many times but the surrounding area holds lots of interest. I can't walk far these days (bloody cancer) but I'll talk my son into giving me a tour in his car. Diolch!