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Carisbrooke Castle

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Carisbrooke Castle

Recommended by 36 hikers out of 37

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Isle of Wight National Landscape

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Location: Newport, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Carisbrooke Castle loop from Carisbrooke – Isle of Wight

7.24km

01:57

90m

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

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2. Hiking loop from Carisbrooke

8.05km

02:12

120m

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

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3. Carisbrooke Castle – View of Garstons Down loop from Carisbrooke

10.7km

03:02

230m

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

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Nej

November 13, 2022

The first signs of a strategic fortification appeared on this hilltop site around the year 1000, probably as a defence against the invading Vikings. The first castle was built around 1066-86, when William FitzOsbern was granted the Isle of Wight and wished to secure it for the Normans. Carisbrooke's long and tumultuous history has since seen the castle taken over and modified numerous times, including against the French in the 1500s and the Spanish in the early 1600s. In the early 20th century, Carisbrooke was restored on the orders of Princess Beatrice, Queen Victoria's youngest child, who was at that time the Governor of the Isle of Wight and resided in the castle.

Nick Noobie

July 14, 2018

lovely classic castle. Free parking here too.

Manny & Daisy

April 11, 2024

Carisbrooke is a great place to visit, well worth the money to get in. The castle is well looked after.

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Elevation 100 m

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Location: Newport, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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Carisbrooke Castle

1. Carisbrooke Castle loop from Carisbrooke – Isle of Wight

2. Hiking loop from Carisbrooke

3. Carisbrooke Castle – View of Garstons Down loop from Carisbrooke

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