Ewloe Castle
Flintshire, Wales
Key facts
- Operator
- Cadw
- Condition
- Ruin
- Access
- Free, open access
- Nearest station
- Shotton, 1.5 miles (straight-line)
Pinpoint
61 Maes Deri, Deeside CH5 3BZ
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
A free native Welsh castle tucked into woodland above the Wepre brook, reached by a short walk across farmland - reviewers describe stumbling on it as feeling like discovering a forgotten place.
Worth the trip
The seclusion itself - well preserved but genuinely quiet, with reviewers often having it entirely to themselves.
Before you go
Ignore Google Maps' routing down a private road - park in the large layby on the main road instead and walk in from there, about five minutes on a level path.
Reviewers consistently enjoy Ewloe Castle's unusual, hidden woodland setting, describing it as atmospheric and untouched, with free entry and a short walk from the main road. One visitor notes the ground can get muddy and slippery after rain, so sturdy shoes are worth bringing, but otherwise the reviews are uniformly enthusiastic about its peaceful, off-the-beaten-path character.
Hidden Welsh castle in woodland; 500m walk across farmland; free
“5 min walk from the main road and along a tidy and relatively even path. Nice place for a picnic and it appears a longer walk is possible but not tried this time”- Robert Pettitt, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Facilities
- “Nice place for a picnic and it appears a longer walk is possible but not tried this time” - Robert Pettitt
Common questions about Ewloe Castle
Where is Ewloe Castle?
Ewloe Castle is in Flintshire, Wales, at 61 Maes Deri, Deeside CH5 3BZ.
Is Ewloe Castle free to visit?
Yes - Ewloe Castle is a free, open-access site with no ticket booth, looked after by Cadw. There may still be a charge for nearby parking, and open-access arrangements can change, so it's worth a quick check before you travel.
What is the highlight of visiting Ewloe Castle?
The seclusion itself - well preserved but genuinely quiet, with reviewers often having it entirely to themselves.
Is Ewloe Castle a ruin or still intact?
Ewloe Castle is a ruin - Hidden Welsh castle in woodland; 500m walk across farmland; free.
