This dramatic 17th-century fortress was built to defend the coastline from the Dutch. The fortress, owned and managed by English Heritage, is still used by the military today.

Wolf Beyenburg

July 17, 2023

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The fortress is still a military facility and cannot be visited.

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Brian

March 30, 2017

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The Royal Citadel in Plymouth, Devon, England, was built in the late 1660s to the design of Sir Bernard de Gomme. It is at the eastern end of Plymouth Hoe overlooking Plymouth Sound, and encompasses the site of the earlier fort that had been built in the time of Sir Francis Drake.

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1. Victoria Park, Stonehouse& The Hoe loop from Plymouth station

10.8km

02:48

60m

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

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2. Smeaton's Tower – Plymouth Hoe loop from Plymouth

5.62km

01:29

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Plymouth Hoe – The Royal Citadel, Plymouth loop from Plymouth

6.30km

01:42

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Plymouth, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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The Royal Citadel, Plymouth

1. Victoria Park, Stonehouse& The Hoe loop from Plymouth station

2. Smeaton's Tower – Plymouth Hoe loop from Plymouth

3. Plymouth Hoe – The Royal Citadel, Plymouth loop from Plymouth

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