Ogmore Castle Castle

Address: Ogmore Castle, Ogmore-by-Sea, Bridgend, Wales, UK

Hours: Open access to ruins (no formal hours)

Ogmore Castle is a Norman-era ruined fortress located at Ogmore-by-Sea in south Wales, originally established in the 12th century. The remains consist mainly of stone keep fragments, curtain walls and surrounding earthworks.

The castle was founded in the early to mid 12th century as a Norman stronghold and later rebuilt in stone; it passed through medieval noble families and declined into ruin in later centuries. Repairs and conservation have stabilised the visible masonry but the site remains a ruin.

Positioned at the mouth of the River Ogmore near the village of Ogmore-by-Sea, the castle lies on the south Wales coast within easy reach of Bridgend and coastal walking routes.

• Setting and access: Ruins sit immediately above the confluence of the River Ogmore and the River Ewenny on the south Wales coast, making the site an easy stop from nearby coastal paths.

What to See#

• Keep and curtain walls: A rectangular stone keep and curtain wall ruins remain on a raised platform above the river, with surviving masonry showing 12th and 13th century work.
• Earthworks and bailey: Surrounding earthworks, a shallow ditch and low banks mark the original bailey and approach; open grass areas allow close viewing of the ruins.

Ogmore Castle is located at Ogmore-by-Sea in Bridgend County Borough, Wales. It is accessible by local roads from Bridgend town and nearby villages; parking is available near the site. The castle is a short walk from the village and coastal paths.

• The castle occupies a scenic coastal position-check tide times if exploring the foreshore around the ruins.
• Combine the visit with a walk along the Ogmore River valley and the nearby village for local pubs and history.
• Wear shoes with good grip; the castle's stone steps and paths can be uneven and mossy.