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Sham Castle and View of Bath

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Sham Castle and View of Bath

Sham Castle and View of Bath

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Please check local regulations for: The Cotswolds National Landscape

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    1. Bath Skyline loop from from Bath Spa Station

    12.0km

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    180m

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

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

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

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    April 1, 2023

    Sham Castle is a folly built for Ralph Allen to improve the views from his house in Bath. It was built in 1762.

    The castle has great views across Bath and is visited on the wonderful Bath Skyline walk.

      August 26, 2023

      Sham Castle is a folly on Claverton Down overlooking the city of Bath. It is a screen wall with a central pointed arch flanked by two 3-storey circular turrets, which extend sideways to a 2-storey square tower at each end of the wall.

        August 26, 2023

        Sham Castle is a folly on Claverton Down overlooking the city of Bath. It is a screen wall with a central pointed arch flanked by two 3-storey circular turrets, which extend sideways to a 2-storey square tower at each end of the wall.

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