Trek Notes - England

Three Castles Walk


General Information

The Three Castles Walk begins at White Castle. Named for its coating of white rendering, this awesome castle stands on a low hill protected by high curtain walls, six drum towers and a deep water-filled moat. The views from the battlements over the surrounding countryside to the Black Mountains and The Skirrid or Holy Mountain are superb. From White Castle the trail follows an ancient track used by the monks of Abbey Dore over the fine viewpoint of Graig Syfyrddin to Grosmont. Picturesquely sited on a hillside above the River Monnow, Grosmont is a charming village with an ancient castle, noble church, miniscule town hall and a welcoming inn. The trail then meanders downstream within the beautiful Monnow valley to Skenfrith Castle, which stands in a loop of the river in the centre of the village. As well as a fine castle, the village also contains a fascinating church – its fortress-like appearance reflecting its use as a refuge for the villagers during times of trouble.


Total distance: 20 miles (32km)
Duration: 4 nights, 3 days walking
Minimum/maximum daily distances: 6 miles (9.5km)/7½ miles (12km)
Waymarking: The trail is clearly waymarked and easy to follow.
Season: All year

Starting point of holiday: Llanvetherine
End of holiday: Llanvetherine
Most convenient major city and International airport: Birmingham International Airport. Train to Abergavenny (Approximately 2½ to 3 hours). Taxi to Llanvetherine (£7.00).
Outward journey from London to Abergavenny: Train from London Paddington to Abergavenny (2 ½ hours). Taxi to Llanvetherine (£7.00).
Return journey to Birmingham International Airport at the end of the holiday: Taxi from Llanvetherine to Abergavenny. Train to Birmingham International (3 hours).


Itinerary
Day 1: Travel to Llanvetherine, near White Castle, where your first night’s accommodation has been booked.

Day 2: White Castle to Grosmont. 6½ miles (10.5km)

Day 3: Grosmont to Skenfrith. 6 miles (9.5Km)

Day 4: Skenfrith to White Castle. 7½ miles (12km)

Day 5: Depart from Lanvetherine, near White Castle, after breakfast


Accommodation & Meals
4 nights accommodation in en-suite rooms with private bathrooms (where available) in selected hotels, inns, and guesthouses.
Traditional English breakfast


What’s Included
Door to door luggage transfer.
Maps with the route marked on and a guidebook describing the trail
An information pack containing an itinerary, instructions on how to find your accommodation each night, town plans, information about facilities and places of interest along the trail and a kit list.
Detailed travel instructions on how to get to the start of your holiday and back from the end of it.
Emergency assistance.

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