Into the Mist Again: My Second Journey to Carreg Cennen Castle

#hellohalloween Some places never truly leave you. Carreg Cennen Castle, standing defiantly atop its limestone crag in Carmarthenshire, is one of them. My return visit wasn’t about ticking off another castle—it was about feeling that wild solitude once more, where stone, sky, and silence blend into something timeless. Itinerary Day 1 – Reunion with the Crag The road to Carreg Cennen still felt as dramatic as I remembered—narrow lanes curving through green pastures, sheep grazing under the open Welsh sky. The castle appeared suddenly, rising from the hill like a crown of stone. As I climbed the familiar path, the wind grew stronger, carrying whispers from the valley below. Standing at the top, I looked out over endless fields, clouds drifting low and heavy. The ruins felt alive—hauntingly beautiful, wild, and unapologetically free. Day 2 – Solitude in the Cave Beneath At dawn, I returned alone, the mist clinging to the slopes like breath on glass. With a small torch, I descended into the castle’s hidden cave, where dripping water echoed in the dark. It felt ancient, sacred—a place where time slowed. Emerging back into daylight, I stood still for a long while, watching sunlight pour through the clouds. There was no sound but the wind and my heartbeat. Day 3 – A Farewell in the Wind Before leaving, I sat on the outer wall with my journal, writing as gusts of cold air swept through the ruins. I realized why I came back—it wasn’t to see more, but to remember what silence sounds like when the world fades away. Carreg Cennen doesn’t just stand tall; it listens. Travel Tips • Best Time: Early morning or sunset for haunting beauty and solitude. • Getting There: Near Trapp village, accessible by car; moderate uphill walk required. • Bring: Torch for the cave, sturdy shoes, warm layers, and a flask of tea. • Nearby: Visit Dinefwr Castle or Llandeilo for history and local warmth. To stand once more at Carreg Cennen is to be reminded that peace isn’t the absence of sound—it’s the presence of stillness. #solotravel #carregcennencastle #walescastles #mindfuljourney #soloexplorer #wanderwithpurpose #peacefulplaces #travelalone #wildwales