Newcastle Castle, Bridgend
Castle Medieval castle ruins near Bridgend
Above the River Ogmore in Bridgend, Newcastle Castle presents motte-and-bailey earthworks and medieval ruins; visitors interested in Welsh history make short local visits.
How to Get to Newcastle Castle, Bridgend #
Newcastle Castle is accessible via local roads from Bridgend town centre. Public transport options include regional buses; check local timetables and maps for the best approach.
Tips for Visiting Newcastle Castle, Bridgend #
- Check tide times if planning to walk coastal reaches near the castle-some approaches are narrow at high tide.
- Local heritage groups occasionally run guided tours-search Bridgend or regional event listings for dates.
Best Time to Visit Newcastle Castle, Bridgend #
Late spring to early autumn offers the best walking weather for visiting the castle and surrounding paths.
Weather & Climate near Newcastle Castle, Bridgend #
Newcastle Castle, Bridgend's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 2°C to 21°C. Abundant rainfall (1024 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (116 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
