National Trust - Coney's Castle — Attraction in Whitchurch Canonicorum

Easily walkable from Lambert' castle this castle also has it's own car park which was free to use. Due to weather we'd driven to the spot. The road splits the two fort areas. There may be other methods of entry but we used the gate and styles from the road which is highlighted on the google street view and my image. The central area is an enclosed area surrounded by aged trees. Heavy rain prevented us exploring too much. With the other field it's easier to see the fort steep sides and the vantage point...

Amazing views from this iron age hill fort from circa 300-500 BC. Steep ditches and enclosure still visible. Lichen clad tress with gnarled exposed root systems bring primeval atmosphere. Long Lane transects the site which is still in very good condition. Always a magical place, often shrouded in mist, even...

Free car park open 24/7 so a good place to come for a cheap walk. Not a really big site, but some nice views over rolling hills and coast, and access from here to other national trails and footpaths. Has always been quiet when I've been, I rarely see other people. The woodland paths can be very...