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Whittington Castle

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

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Whittington Castle is one of 27 castles the Albion Guide lists in Shropshire. Gobowen Station is 3.2 km away to the north-west. Other castles nearby include Ellesmere Castle and Ruyton-XI-Towns castle.

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Photo along the Severn Way, a 210-mile long-distance path running from Plynlimon to Bristol, England and Wales.

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