Blog Info

I love Castles, History and Archaeology, If I could have my time again I would train to be a Archaeologist!
I am a keen artist and traveller, I seek adventure however I am also disabled and a dog owner.

So I thought it would be a neat idea to have a blog that I could share some photos of my castle hunting adventures and basic info on these sites from a disabled, dog owning artist!

Cadw Offers Disabled people and there companion Free access to there sites, If you have any problems, attitude or access on this generous offer make sure you contact Cadw so they can improve.

I have only provided basic info as there are enough sites on the net to give you this information.
http://cadw.wales.gov.uk/?lang=en


This Castle Wales Site is brilliant, I have used it time and time again, even writing to the makers to compliment them
www.castlewales.com


Friday, 17 February 2012

Ogmore Castle - FREE SITE

Access is okay parking below the castle, slightly slope to the castle, becareful as the parking area can flood!
No Staff
Okay in the  Wet
Dogs Welcome but on leads as sheep graze the area
No Toilets
No seating but a cafe very close
Beautiful place to sketch
Stunning Setting
Best Bit - The story of the stepping stones

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

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




Thursday, 16 February 2012

Llawhaden Castle - FREE SITE

Access is good you have to park and then walk a little way to the castle
However the castle is a little beauty!
No Staff Free Site
A good one for the Wet
Dogs Welcome
No Toilets
Plenty of resting places
So many area's to explore
Best Bit - Truly this is a little welsh treasure!

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

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





Wednesday, 15 February 2012

Ludgershall Castle - FREE SITE

Access you have to park on the road and walk to the site
No Staff
Not very good in the wet
Dogs Welcome no lead
No toilets but in the village I am sure you will find something
I have sketched this site a few times
Hidden Jem so never busy
Best Bit - A lovely place to walk the dog

See:
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/ludgershall-castle-and-cross/



Tuesday, 14 February 2012

Craig Y Nos

Access Brilliant
Staff Friendly
Excellent place to visit on a wet day
Dogs Welcome both inside and out side the castle - Very dog Friendly
Toilets
Plenty of places to sit
Plenty to Sketch and photograph
Brilliant place to explore stop for afternoon tea / supper / stay
Best Bit - The ghosties!


See:
http://www.craigynoscastle.com/





Monday, 30 January 2012

Donnington Castle - FREE SITE

Car Park - Free
Walk up to it via a grass slope
No Staff free Site
No good on Wet days
Dogs Welcome
No Toilets
Plenty of places to sit
Nice Area
popular for family picnics
Best Bit - Views
See:
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/donnington-castle/


Saturday, 21 January 2012

Tinagel Castle

Access is difficult and it's very hard going getting round the castle
Staff extremely Friendly
Not very good in the wet
Dogs Welcome on a lead at all times
Toilets
Plenty of places to sit
loads of interesting things to Sketch and photograph
So many area's to explore
Best Bit - it's all so magical!

See:
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/tintagel-castle/



Friday, 20 January 2012

St Cybi's Holy Well *FREE SITE*

You need to have your eyes peeled to find this site and then once parked you need guess which way it to get to the holy well, it is a bit of a walk too
Brilliant On Rainy Days
No Staff
Dogs allowed
No Toilets
No where really to rest or sit
very photographic, lovely to  sketch
Best Bit - There is something a bit special about this site, being there all alone was exceptional
See:

http://www.castlewales.com/stcybi.html