Most people visiting Rhos on Sea, or travelling along the A55 corridor will not notice Bryn Euryn. It is a prominent hill which somehow blends into the background.
At first glance, Bryn Euryn is just a small local community nature reserve, tucked away at the back of Rhos on Sea.
Look a little deeper, (or higher!) and it is the site of an ancient hillfort, an abandoned manor house, a trig point and an early radar station.
Of course, very little remains today, but evidence of these sites is possible to find.
The views of the North Wales coast and even Snowdonia from the summit are breath taking.
Nestling in a valley just below Bryn Euryn is Nant Sempyr, a site which legend says was a Roman Battlefield where the Roman Army was ambushed by fearsome Celtic warriors. Apparently, Sempronius, the second in command of the Romans lost his life in the battle.
Join me as we explore Bryn Euryn!
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Useful Information |
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| Location | Bryn Euryn Nature Reserve. Tan y Bryn Road, Rhos on Sea. LL28 4AB |
| Nearest Bus Stop | Cedar Grove is served only by local buses
Ship Hotel is also served by Rhyl to Llandudno bus services |
| Nearest Railway Station | Colwyn Bay railway station is a short bus ride away |
| Nearest Car Parking | Bryn Euryn has a dedicated car park |
| Opening Times | Always open |
| WC | None |
| Food & Refreshments | Nope, unless you take your own picnic |
| Souvenir Gift Shop | Definitely not |
| Notes | Bryn Euryn is officially described as being semi accessible, however I do disagree. The site can get very muddy, somewhat overgrown and has plentiful steep pathways with steps.
There is car parking (payable) on site and several bus stops with a good service are nearby. Finding Llys Euryn, the abandoned manor house can be tricky. There is an unmarked and not overly obvious footpath up a flight of steps, leading from close to Tan y Bryn Road. Expect to spend perhaps 1 to 2 hours here. |
