Castles often sit in spectacular landscapes that also offer exceptional walking opportunities, and some of the best views of castles are from a distance, where they can be seen in the context of the landscape. The Walker’s Guide to the Castles of Britain will inspire both keen walkers to visit castles and castle visitors to explore the surrounding area, by describing 60 of the best and most popular castles in Great Britain and an accompanying delightful short walk from each.
Each chapter describes the castle itself, its history and architectural features, and how those relate to the landscape that surrounds it, followed by an easy-to-navigate description of the walk itself. This absorbing text is accompanied by brilliant photography of the castle and the sights you will see on your walk, and a useful map to guide you on your way.
From the well-known and popular castles such as St Michael's Mount, Tintagel Castle, Corfe Castle and Edinburgh Castle, to the lesser-known gems like Kidwelly Castle, Castle Stalker and Framlingham Castle, The Walker's Guide to the Castles of Britain will show you how to better enjoy the castles you already know and love and discover some new ones to add to your favourites list.
Introduction to the castles of Britain
Why they were built and what they were used for.
Why they are distributed as they are.
What they looked like in their heyday.
The role of key features such as moats and towers.
Introduction to the walks
How the walks are structured – summary information; circular; length.
Practicalities – footwear, clothing, maps.
Countryside code.
1. Alnwick Castle
2. Arundel Castle
3. Balmoral Castle
4. Bamburgh Castle
5. Beaumaris Castle
6. Blair Castle
7. Caerlaverock Castle
8. Caernarfon Castle
9. Caerphilly Castle
10. Cardiff Castle
11. Cardoness Castle
12. Carisbrooke Castle
13. Carlisle Castle
14. Carreg Cennen Castle
15. Castell Coch
16. Castle Campbell
17. Castle Stalker
18. Chepstow Castle
19. Chirk Castle
20. Clifford’s Tower
21. Conwy Castle
22. Corfe Castle
23. Dartmouth Castle
24. Dinas Brân Castle
25. Dinefwr Castle
26. Doune Castle
27. Dover Castle
28. Dumbarton Castle
29. Dunnottar Castle
30. Dunstaffnage & Dunollie Castles
31. Durham Castle
32. Edinburgh Castle
33. Eilean Donan Castle
34. Farleigh Hungerford Castle
35. Framlingham Castle
36. Goodrich Castle
37. Glamis Castle
38. Gylen Castle
39. Harlech Castle
40. Inveraray Castle
41. Kenilworth Castle
42. Kidwelly Castle
43. Kilchurn Castle
44. Lancaster Castle
45. Leeds Castle
46. Lincoln Castle
47. Llansteffan Castle
48. Manorbier Castle
49. Norwich Castle
50. Orford Castle
51. Pendennis Castle
52. Powis Castle
53. Scarborough Castle
54. St Michael’s Mount
55. Stirling Castle
56. Threave Castle
57. Tintagel Castle
58. Tower of London
59. Urquhart Castle
60. Windsor Castle
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