Beacon Castle

Access unclearno public right of way confirmed — check locally before setting out

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Beacon Castle is a castle in Devon. It is one of 55 castles the Albion Guide charts in the county. It sits inside Exmoor National Park.

Barnstaple Station is 17.3 km away to the south-west. Voley Castle and Holwell Castle are among the castles within 1.5 km.

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