Andrew Sutton
09.08.2024
Lovely walk up from the Ysgithin Inn took around 30 minutes. Just follow the path next to the river until you reach the road and turn left onto it for 5 minutes. Beautiful views.
Max Diamond
06.08.2024
Easy parking, nice little walk on easy path. Not much to see could use signage explaining what you see.
Danny
14.07.2024
Fab little spot. Decent information boards and access to the site
Jodie Aberdeen
07.05.2024
It's a lovely gentle walk out to this chamber tomb - sheep and lambs were in the fields when we visited and it is just on the edge of Snowdonia National Park, so more walking options. I think the real draw to this place is the beautiful scenery and walking out to the site. The carpark had a rather dilapidated sign inside the entrance with 1.50 pounds written on but maybe early in the year they are not so keen on enforcing it. Up to your generosity!
CoralJackz
11.01.2024
This is Cors Y Gedol, situated in the old parish of Llanddwywe, an area which is full of the remnants of our Neolithic past. Just a few miles away is Gwern Einion, a monument we explored last week on our YouTube channel, and a pair of cromlech in Dyffryn Ardudwy which we will feature in our next video... Like those other sites, this one boasts spectacular views with Eryri on one side and the stretching coastline on the other...
The name Cors y Gedol comes from the name of the 16th century manor house which is close to the site. But in some old books, we found a couple of references to it being called Arthur's Quoit, or Coetan Arthur, a name that has been given to an incredible number of these monuments.
This name refers to legends of King Arthur throwing what is now the capstone of an ancient cromlech. Existing variations include Carreg Coetan Arthur in Newport, Coetan Arthur near st davids and Arthurs Stone on the Gower peninsula. But 100 years ago many more sites also bore the name, and even Pentre Ifan was referred to as Arthur's Quoit in some texts.
A quote from 1921, in an inventory of the ancient and historical monuments and constructions of the county of Merioneth:
"Of the prehistoric monuments of the county by far the most numerous are the ruins of the circular stone enclosures which are known, as well from traditional report as from actual scientific exploration in various parts of Britain, to have been the dwellings of a primitive people. There can be little doubt that many of the Merionethshire examples are genuine remains of early man, but it is equally certain that a considerable proportion are not of the antiquity with which they are generally credited. A number of these in the parishes of Llanaber and Llanddwywe were visited in late autumn when many were found to be partically water-logged, and in their then condition, were altogether beyond possibility of occupation as dwellings for however short a time.
On the uncertain problem of whether all cromlechs were originally covered by earth or stones the study of the Merionethshire examples does not help towards a definite solution. The great carneddau at Hengwm were manifestly intended to cover the huge cists which, partially exposed, remain still in position, but it may be questioned if the Dyfrryn cromlechau were ever so hidden."
We have a lovely video about this site on our YouTube channel, Corlajackz...
Jo
04.01.2024
Visited in January 2024 and was quite busy then! This is accessed via narrow lanes and there is a very small carpark at the end for approx 3 cars, 1.50 donation. no other realistic parking available as you would be blocking the lane or access gates to farms/fields etc. The path that runs past the chamber is tarmac so therefore flat, the chamber is just off it and is of course very rocky ground around it but you can easily view from the path if you are of limited mobility. Please keep dogs on leads as there are sheep around the field that the chamber is in and take your rubbish home!... Yes we picked up our dog's poo and took it home 😁
Fred Washington
17.09.2023
It's a very steep drive to get up too. Car park at the top very small. Make sure you go through the correct Gate, otherwise your loose hours walking in the wrong direction. Steep climb after parking. Unfortunately, I took the wrong gate, so I missed the stones completely. No sign posting. I was sorry to have missed it and left with a negative experience. It was almost like nobody wanted anybody to find it. In my case, they succeeded!!
nick holt
07.09.2023
Wales best kept secret could do with better signs! Worth the visit if you are within 50 miles of this place. Beautiful and will take your breath away .If you cant find it drive up the road as far as you can go and there will be a car park on your right hand side. Park there and the will be a paved road follow that until you get there.
Red Ghost
25.07.2023
Great place to hide from the rain or sun. It's best to park down the hill and walk up. We were lucky to have met a local who gave us a tale of how the stone got there.
Michal Zielonka
05.07.2023
When there are no clouds, the view is amazing. I do recommend that place. The car park is free but they ask for donations of £1.50.
Andrew Thomas
04.06.2023
Amazing neolithic burial chamber site with lovely views over the rugged hills and Cardigan Bay. Bit out of the way but has easy paved access for anyone with mobility issues (you could even get a wheelchair to it if needed without major problems). Not very big of course but essential for collectors of stone age sites.
David Booth
14.05.2017
A beautiful location with plenty of ancient historical remains and a scenic walk up through the woods, alongside the river to reach here.
We set off from the public car park in Tal y Bont, near to the Ysgethin Inn and along the Afon Ysgethin. The track takes you up through a wooded valley past small waterfalls along the way. At the top of the trail you can take in the distant sea views out across to the Llyn Peninsula.
Look out for the pre-historic hut remains opposite the Cors y Gedol burial chamber, on the opposite side of the track.
Tony Nadackal
24.12.2022
Neolithic site
Arddleen Cat
10.12.2022
Lovely views and not too far to walk
Peaceful too
Neil Gavin
26.11.2022
Really old.
Katherine Lund
17.11.2022
Lovely little find!
Not a large site, just at the side of a small road!
Beautiful location
Richard Smith
22.09.2022
Been to a few times at side a small road. Worth a visit if in the area.
Jason Mills
02.04.2022
Spent the night at Cors y Gedol, it was dry, warm and had great views. Room service was lacking but the wildlife more than made up for it. Met a Swedish guy called Dave and his lovely wife Ban. They were hoping to stay but we took the last room. Very peaceful. Breakfast was great. Top stay.
rozza rox
29.03.2022
Area of natural beauty & historical importance
Rhydian
16.12.2021
Stayed the night under the rock, very warm, dry and comfortable.
john hateley
17.08.2021
Well worth the climb and the rain and beating wind
Darren Kelly
24.05.2021
Amazingly quiet walk in very peaceful countryside. Respect the sheep grazing and keep your dog on a leash when needed.
Shaz Naughalty
09.03.2020
Fantastic day out simply for the scenery
tommy copson
09.03.2020
What a great place... found it by accident when mooching up a private road.... as well as the best views I've ever seen too... I love Wales... apart from Rhyl.. don't go to Rhyl it's horrible
Simon Boughey
05.03.2019
Well worth a little look.
David Medcalf
17.02.2019
An easily accessible impressive reminder of the pre-history of this area.
Phil P
08.12.2018
Please help. We went for a walk on mushrooms and can't find our way back to the car. Five stars.
Alice Taylor
25.08.2018
Lovely wedding venue, we stayed here 3 nights for a friend's wedding and it was gorgeous! Even kept getting lost inside the place as there were so many rooms!
