Bryn Celli Ddu, a reconstructed Neolithic burial chamber on Anglesey

Cromlechs, standing stones and hillforts

From prehistoric standing stones, cromlechs and hillforts to Roman remains, Celtic crosses and early churches, the 1440 kilometre/870-mile Wales Coast Path gives walkers countless opportunities to explore Wales’ long history and ancient culture. Prominent sites include the reconstructed burial chamber at Bryn Celli Ddu on Anglesey to Caerleon Roman fortress and baths, near Newport in South Wales.

Tre'r Ceiri, or the 'Town of Giants', sits on a mountain in Llyn overlooking the sea
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Two towering standing stones erected in the Bronze Age on Holyhead Mountain in Anglesey
Partially eroded by the sea, Dinas Dinlle hill fort, on the Wales Coast Path, is still impressive
Three massive uprights support the capstone at Carreg Coetan in Pembrokeshire
Reconstructed Neolithic burial chamber overlooking the Menai Strait on Anglesey -sites-bryn-celli-ddu-anglesey

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