Loughor Castle *FREE SITE* ... 100TH POST!

Parking is on the side of the road no layby but the road is wide enough
Access is up a steep bank this is not a visitor frindly site
Not good for rainy days but as your only there 10 minutes or so it's no big deal
Dogs on leads
No toilets
There are no resting places no benches or seating,

You really have to go looking for this site, blink and you could miss it, there are no signs and the site is full of broken glass and rubbish

See: http://www.castlewales.com/loughor.html

Amathus

Parking is at the front of the entrance on a level
Access is mostly level but uneven ground
I showed my blue badge but still had to pay full entry fee
Not ideal for a rainy day as no shelter
No dogs
Small toilet block down a set of stairs
There are a few resting places and benches
This place is lovely to just sit and sketch, If you see no other ruin in Cyprus, this one is a must!
Very special and wonderful views allow a few hours to enjoy the site
See:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amathus

http://www.mcw.gov.cy/mcw/DA/DA.nsf/All/D20ED526826AB796C225719B00374A92?OpenDocument

Kolossi Castle

Parking is right outside it and access is easyI showed my disabled blue badge but we still had to pay full price, although this is very cheap compared to u.k prices
Access is via a steep set of stairs, there are stairs inside the castle too,.
The castle is empty so not much to see in it however it is a rainy day option
No dogs
There are plenty places to rest and sit in the castle area

See:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolossi_Castle

http://www.cypruscastles.com/kolossi.htm

Limassol Castle

Parking is a little difficult to find but go out the centre a little a park in a side road
I showed my disabled blue badge and both me and my carer got in for free, however I think this is not standard practise but always worth asking!
Access is via a steep set of stairs, there are stairs inside the castle too
All indoors so a great option for a rainy day
No dogs
Brilliant toilets on ground level
There are plenty places to rest and sit in the castle area

The castle is in a square surrounded by small restaurants, My top tip is to go to 'TO FRORIO', the food is excellent, the best value for money and the owner is so lovely and welcoming!

http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g190382-d1098274-Reviews-To_Frourio-Limassol_Limassol_District.html

See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limassol_Castle

http://www.mcw.gov.cy/mcw/DA/DA.nsf/All/5A9D613873FBB2DFC22571990020A1C0

St Lythans Burial Chamber *FREE SITE*

Parking is on the side of the road no layby but the road is wide enough
Access is through a gate, a slight climb up to the area but mostly level grass
Not so good for rainy days but as your only there 10 minutes or so it's no big deal
Dogs on leads
No toilets
There are no resting places no benches or seating, however on a sunny day you could take a picnic
and enjoy the peace of the area

Best Bit - You can go right up to it and stand in it

See:http://cadw.wales.gov.uk/daysout/stlythansburialchamber/?lang=en

 

Old Beaupre Castle * FREE SITE*

Old Beaupre Castle

Parking is in a lay by, there is parking for about Three cars
Access is very difficult, as there is 3 very large sty's, if you have short legs like me your are a bit screwed, however with a lot of help and giggles
I got over every sty, theres a long walk which is mostly level with a slight hill up to the castle
It is well worth the effort if you can make it!
Brilliant for Rainy days
NO DOGS NO GUIDE DOGS
No toilets
there are no resting places no benches or seating

Best Bit - Carved Renaissance Porch

See:

http://cadw.wales.gov.uk/daysout/oldbeauprecastle/?lang=en

Tinkinswood Burial Chamber *FREE SITE*

Parking is in a lay by, there is parking for about Five Cars
Access is a bit tricky, you go through Two kissing gates and then a bit of a trek to the sitenot ideal for poor weather
Dogs on Leads
No toilets
there are no resting places no benches but a few low walls you can sit on

I wasn't overly impressed with this site but interesting all the same...See:

http://cadw.wales.gov.uk/daysout/tinkinswoodburialchamber/?lang=en