Top 5 Castles around Brilley

Although there is not much left of the castle, this is an atmospheric place that is well worth the detour from the trail. It also looks like many of the stones from the castle were borrowed to build the nearby farm!

Very little to see, if you head towards Mahollam road junction, before the drive to castle cottages there is an unmarked double gate, easily opened, walk up the rise and look to the left and you should see the remains of the castle,

City of old white people. The whole thing has little to do with a romantic book village, antique shops and cafes characterize the townscape together with congested streets

Hay-on-Wye is an attractive, traditional and vibrant small town set in a delightful location on the Wales-England border. It has narrow sloping streets, a notable 13th-century castle and a world reputation for books! With over 20 bookshops for a population of just 2,000, Hay-on-Wye is often described as the ‘town of books’. The town makes a fine stopping point on any long-distance walk or hike. Offa’s Dyke Path and the Wye Valley Walk pass through Hay-on-Wye, and the town is overlooked by the glorious Black Mountains to the south and by the green rolling hills of Powys to the north. As it is easy to spend time browsing and purchasing items from the Hay-on-Wye bookshops, please remember that if you are on a long-distance hike you may have to carry the books that you buy!

Clifford Castle is a Norman motte and bailey on the River Wye. It was built in 1070 but was reinforced at points throughout the late 11th and early 12th centuries. The castle fell into disrepair during the 15th century and was systematically demolished for building stone. However, there are still considerable ruins to observe today. The castle is open for 28 days per year, listed on the castle's website with at least one month's notice.

Ice-cream. Coffee. Pretty town. Lots of books. Great for a mid-ride snack, an emergency stop, or to just roll through on the way home.

Snodhill Castle is a romantic and picturesque ruin, perched above the tiny settlement of Snodhill in Herefordshire's Golden Valley. Recent investigations suggest it was one of the first castles in Britain to receive masonry defences in around 1100. Most castles at this time would have been constructed from wood. The castle's former might, coupled with its strategic position, would have made it a fortress of some importance. It has undoubtedly played a role in the various wars that have been fought in this border country through the ages.

Clifford Castle is a Norman motte and bailey on the River Wye. It was built in 1070 but was reinforced at points throughout the late 11th and early 12th centuries. The castle fell into disrepair during the 15th century and was systematically demolished for building stone. However, there are still considerable ruins to observe today. The castle is open for 28 days per year, listed on the castle's website with at least one month's notice.