Cow Castle

Open accesson open access land, where the right to roam applies

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Cow Castle is one of 21 castles the Albion Guide charts in Somerset. It sits within Exmoor National Park. Road Castle and Shoulsbarrow Castle are among the castles within 9.1 km.

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