Hay Castle is a medieval fortress and a 17th-century Jacobean mansion house. The fort was built in the late 12th century and is considered to be one of the greatest medieval defence structures on the border of England and Wales still standing. However, this comes in spite of its past. The castle was attacked and burnt several times during the first and second Barons' Wars, the wars with the Welsh princes, the rebellion of Owain Glyndŵr, as well as the Wars of the Roses.

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Hay Castle was built in the 11th/12th century and has suffered a turbulent history. Now, it offers good views from the highest points, a nice cafe and it's free to enter. A guided tour is £5.

The Jacobean mansion that is alongside the keep has been restored to form a centre for arts, literature and learning. The castle first opened to the public in May '22.

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1. Hay-on-Wye River Trail loop from Hay Castle

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Hike the easy 2.4-mile Hay-on-Wye River Trail loop from Hay Castle, offering riverside paths and views of the Wye.

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2. Login Brook Trail – Hay Tump loop from Hay on Wye

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3. Hay-on-Wye – Hay-on-Wye Clock Tower loop from Llanigon

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 110 m

Closed until 2020. Check website for more information.

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Castle St, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5DF, Wales

haycastletrust.org

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Location: Hay, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom

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1. Hay-on-Wye River Trail loop from Hay Castle

2. Login Brook Trail – Hay Tump loop from Hay on Wye

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