Day 2: Castle of Wales itinerary
Day 2: White Castle - Caldicot Castle - Coity Castle
Go to Day 1 | 2 | 3 | 4
White Castle - Caldicot Castle: 33 miles (53.5 km)
Caldicot Castle - Coity Castle: 43 miles (69.5 km)
Totals for the day: 76 miles (123 km)
Caldicot Castle (Caldicot)
Caldicot Castle (www.caldicotcastle.co.uk) has an interesting past; it was built by royalty in the Middle Ages and even once served as a Victorian family home. Caldicot Castle is a well-kept fortress with impressive nine-foot thick walls and set within 55 acres of lush country parklands.
Coity Castle (Bridgend)
Heading further west to Bridgend, the final stop for day 2 is Coity Castle. Retaining several Norman features, building started on Coity Castle in the 11th century with additional sections, including the great hall and the middle gate, added in the 14th century.
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