Wilton Castle

Worth a brief visit.

We were staying at the Castle Lodge Hotel and thought it would be good to see the castle. Unfortunately it is now privately owned and visitors are not allowed. However it is possible to see the bulk...

Splendid Norman Castle above the river Wye.

We were very fortunate to be given a guided tour of this splendid castle and the stunning gardens during July 2020. This is a fine example of a 12th Century Norman Castle and much of its battlements ...

Hidden place of interest

Not always open, but get around the back on the public footpath and you can enjoy a lot of the exterior, the setting and some good views across the river to Ross on Wye. Great at daffodil time and gen...

Private but a lovely riverside walk around the perimeter

There is a large layby opposite the pathway to the castle, just before the bridge as you leave Ross. The castle itself is in private hands but you can walk a circuit of it on a public footpath and it...

Nice ruins

There's very little left of Wilton Castle, and what is left is difficult to see, as it is in a private estate. You can get a reasonable view from the gate and path that runs alongside, so it is worth ...