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Local favourite fort · Cardiff, Wales

Gorse Mill

Gorse Mill is a fort in Cardiff, Wales.

Gorse Mill: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Gorse Mill

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Gorse Mill — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 51.48718, -3.27924. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Gorse Mill open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Gorse Mill yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Gorse Mill?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Gorse Mill?

    Nearby: Saint Teilo's Church (fort, 0 km), Saint Fagans Castle (fort, 1 km), Caerau Hillfort (fort, 4 km), Baitur Raheem Mosque (dargah, 6 km), Castell Coch (fort, 7 km), Wenvoe Castle (fort, 7 km).