Longtown Castle

Lovely little community garden with Mullberry & medlar? Next too car park. Castle ruin is cool but fenced off, probably h&s reasons. We enjoyed a pic a nic

A great area and ruins of Longtown Castle which we enjoyed lookin ground, visited last September, stayed in Longtown itself a really beautiful part of the country with stunning views

Lovely little castle ruin. A lot of it is closed off with metal fencing but the views are quite something. It's definitely not a day out but would make a nice little stop off on your way to somewhere else. No car park though. Dogs must be kept on leads.

If you like a little bit of pastry it's worth of coming to it's only a short five minute 10 minute time round but it is well worth it and if you pick up one of the mat that give you a free mile walk plan as well which again is worth coming at the moment when we buildings is under renovation but it's very pretty and the views from here I lovely but there is no parking only on the road if not you can park at the village hall car park which is about five minute walk down the road

This castle is also known as Ewais Lacey Castle constructed by Walter de Lacey and what remains of the motte and bailey fortification that was built upon a much older Roman earthworks. There has been a castle here since the Norman invasion to keep the Welsh subjugated and sits in an advantageous spot over the River Monnow. There is a massive circular keep that is currently unavailable to access, blocked off with steel railings. What stands out while gazing out from where the Bailey would have stood is the magnificent views of the black mountains. Parking is limited and outside of the gate is private parking for the houses that back onto the castle. There are no toilets or anywhere to eat and drink within the immediate vicinity. It is worth a visit despite the inability to access the keep, but your visit will likely be brief.

Takes a few minut3s to look around. Unfortunately, the steps to the tower are still in need of repair and are currently inaccessible, 2023. Lovely village but take care as people.tend to drive quite fast on the country lane to the area.

Castle ruins that is far from any major transport hubs. Currently a lot of areas such as the tower is under maintenance and out of access, which is underwhelming.

A really lovely castle ruin nestled in the small village of Longtown. The gate house, inner bailey wall and tower are all well preserved and the short climb up the tower steps is rewarded with stunning views of the nearby valley. Probably 30 minutes is sufficient for a visit but I recommend you take the time to relax in the nearside community garden which is beautifully planted, has ample seating and still falls within the boundaries of the castle bailey which in turn gives a better understanding of the original size of the castle itself. There is no parking on site but the street outside may be sufficient depending on how busy the site is when you attend.

Nice stroll around the area, castle inaccessible because of building reparations but the outer gatehouse interesting

No on site parking, you have to park out on the verge of the main road. The keep is blocked off, so you can't see the main part of the castle. There's only a few other pieces of wall scattered around so not a lot worth venturing out of your way for.