I posted the other day about Cadzow Castle near Glasgow. A couple of days after getting back home from out trip back home we were off again, this time to Herefordshire and the Welsh Borders. My wife was taking part in a days blacksmithing experience which my son and I had gifted to her for last years birthday: she loved it and I can highly recommend Oldfield Forge.
We had a lovely day meandering up to the Forest of Dean and Ross on Wye before staying overnight at a local pub. It's a part of the country we used to spend a lot of time in but haven't been to for years so it was a special trip. Once I'd dropped her off at the forge I went off in search of castles. Let's be honest, you can't move in Wales without tripping over a castle and there are the Three Castles within 15 minutes of each other a short distance from the forge.
Skenfrith Castle:
White Castle:
Grosmont Castle:
3 fantastic castles in beautiful locations. White Castle is the most physically impressive but I loved Skenfrith with a lovely river (the Monnow) flowing past the walls and otters splashing on the bank. I can even claim to have walked the Offa's Dyke Path, even if it was only for about 200 yards!!
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