周辺の城・トップ5

Main photo shows The Beest, not Peck!

Beeston Castle is a former Royal castle in Beeston, Cheshire, England, perched on a rocky sandstone crag 350 feet above the Cheshire Plain. It was built in the 1220s by Ranulf de Blondeville, 6th Earl of Chester, on his return from the Crusades.

Peckforton Castle is a Victorian country house built in the style of a medieval castle. It stands in woodland at the north end of Peckforton Hills one mile (2 km) northwest of the village of Peckforton, Cheshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building. The house was built in the middle of the 19th century as a family home for John Tollemache, a wealthy Cheshire landowner, estate manager, and member of parliament. It was designed by Anthony Salvin in the Gothic style. During the Second World War it was used as a hostel for physically disabled children.

Gorgeous route on perfect tarmac. The view of the castle gives good perspective on how far you've gone/still have left to go.

Can't really miss the sight of Peckforton. Not a 'real' castle like Beeston as such, but still impressive

Beeston Castle is well worth a visit...the climb up the hill is rewarded with great views over the Cheshire Plain

nice view to the surrounding area. the route to the castle not suitable for a road bike, you may need to carry your bike on some parts

English Heritage maintained castle ruins sitting high on top of the hill. Like so much in the area it was destroyed in the Civil War.

Great road surface with a good view of Peckforton Castle looming above you as zoom past.

Home to the Cholmondeley family, Cholmondeley Castle was built at the beginning of the 19th century. This pretty castle is set amongst 70 acres of gardens and historic parkland, brimming with colourful flowers. Admission costs £8.50 per adult. For more information, visit: http://www.cholmondeleycastle.com/

Beeston Castle is a magnificent 11th-century former stronghold that once belonged to Henry III. Built in the 1220s by Ranulf de Blondeville, the castle was partly destroyed under Cromwell in the mid-16th century. From the castle, you can see across eight counties; as far as the Welsh mountains in the east and the Pennines to the west. Today, the castle is open on weekends from 10am - 4pm. Entrance costs £8 for adults.

This stunning section takes you over Bickerton Hill, past the Iron Age hillfort of Maiden Castle, and over Larkton Hill. You are afforded breathtaking views that stretch as far as Wales. The area is a rugged lowland scrub which has been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Site of Biological Importance.