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Chepstow Castle

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Location: Chepstow, Monmouthshire, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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1. Chepstow Castle to Wyndcliff Wood — Wye Valley Way

15.8km

04:31

370m

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

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2. Chepstow Castle & Wye River loop from Chepstow — Wye Valley

6.25km

01:45

120m

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. To the Devil's Pulpit along the River Wye loop from Chepstow — Wye Valley

19.9km

05:40

440m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Dan Hobson

December 12, 2019

Standing proudly on a limestone cliff above the River Wye, Chepstow Castle is a magnificent fortress with a history that stretches back nearly 1,000 years. Founded in 1067 by Earl William fitz Osbern, a close friend of William the Conqueror, the castle was one of the first Norman strongholds in Wales. These days, it is an interesting place to visit and affords some stunning views.

JEANETTE

February 12, 2020

Chepstow Castle Wales eldest surviving post Roman stone fortifications in Britain located above the cliffs on the river wye.Construction began in 1067 under the instructions of the norman lord William Fitzosbern. Originally known as Strigull it was southernmost of a chain of castles built in the welsh marches, and with its attached lordship took the name of the adjoining market town in the 14th century. In the 12th century the castle was used in the conquest of Gwent the first independent Welsh kingdom to be conquered by the Norman's. It was subsequently held by two of the most powerful Anglo-normans magnets of medieval England.However in the 16th century its military importance had waned and part of the structure was converted for domestic use.the castle has now become a popular visitor destination.

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Elevation 20 m

Varies on season and day, visit cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/chepstow-castle#opening-times

Adult: £7.30

Family (2 adults and up to 3 children): £21.20

Disabled and companion: Free

Juniors (Aged 5-17) / NUS / Armed Forces and Veterans: £4.40

Seniors (Aged 65+): £5.80

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1 Bridge St, Chepstow NP16 5EY

cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/chepstow-castle

ChepstowCastle@gov.wales

01291 624065

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Location: Chepstow, Monmouthshire, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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