Tenby Castle *FREE SITE*

Parking is a bit hard for this castle, you need to look about
You have to walk up to the castle and this isn't very even
Not ideal for rainy days
Dogs allowed but not dogs are not allowed on the beaches
Toilets in the town - also lovely shops
Beach's to rest and enjoy the views
Best Bit - The coastal Views
see:

www.castlewales.com/tenby.html

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

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

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/

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/

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/

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/