Historical dog walk in the Marches, Herefordshire

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Historical dog walk in the Marches, Herefordshire - longtown-castle dog walk.jpg

Description

This is one of my favourite castles on the Welsh/English border. It's perfect for a gentle stroll with the dog, a boisterous game site for travel-weary kids or even a romantic picnic.

Disabled Access Not Available
Refreshments Not Available
WC Not Available
Free Parking Available
Children's Activities Available
Height Restriction
Sleep Not Available

Details

GPS coords for on-road parking: 51.9568, -2.9888  Limited parking by the entrance. No facilities. English Heritage site with free access.

Full Walk Details

The castle is effectively in the middle of nowhere with space for kids to dash around the ruins. It's easy to imagine the strategic importance of the site for the Normans as they tried to keep bashing the Welsh into submission, and before them the Romans having a crack at the unruly Welsh.