Castlewright, Lower

Settlement in Montgomeryshire

Wales

Castlewright, Lower

Cwmlladron dingle The wooded upper valley is like a notch in the side of the Shadwell Hill massif. — Cwmlladron dingle Credit: Jonathan Billinger

Castlewright is a small village located in Lower Montgomeryshire, Wales. It is situated near the border of England and Wales, surrounded by picturesque countryside and rolling hills. The village is known for its historic castle ruins, which date back to the medieval period and offer a glimpse into the area's rich history.

Castlewright is a close-knit community with a population of around 500 residents. The village has a quaint charm, with traditional stone cottages and narrow winding streets. There are a few local amenities, including a small grocery store, a pub, and a village hall where community events are held.

The surrounding area is popular with hikers and nature enthusiasts, with plenty of walking trails and scenic viewpoints to explore. The nearby River Severn also provides opportunities for fishing and boating.

Overall, Castlewright is a peaceful and idyllic village, perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the tranquility of the Welsh countryside.

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Castlewright, Lower Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.502857/-3.0915949 or Grid Reference SO2690. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cwmlladron dingle The wooded upper valley is like a notch in the side of the Shadwell Hill massif.

Cwmlladron dingle

The wooded upper valley is like a notch in the side of the Shadwell Hill massif.

Jonathan Billinger

Welsh borders The edge of Wales and Shropshire is typified by rolling hills with wooded valleys of dingles notched into the landscape.

Welsh borders

The edge of Wales and Shropshire is typified by rolling hills with wooded valleys of dingles notched into the landscape.

Jonathan Billinger

On Offa's Dyke Path in early spring Blowy, sunny and promising walking.

On Offa's Dyke Path in early spring

Blowy, sunny and promising walking.

Stile atop Offa's Dyke Path above Churchtown, Shrops Looking northwards.

Stile atop Offa's Dyke Path above Churchtown, Shrops

Looking northwards.

Stile atop Offa's Dyke Path above Churchtown, Shrops Looking southwards into morning sunshine.

Stile atop Offa's Dyke Path above Churchtown, Shrops

Looking southwards into morning sunshine.

Offa's Dyke Path crosses the lane Twin kissing gate crossing points. Replaced old stiles.

Offa's Dyke Path crosses the lane

Twin kissing gate crossing points. Replaced old stiles.

Twin kissing gates and fingerpost on Offa's Dyke Path Replacing old twin stiles.

Twin kissing gates and fingerpost on Offa's Dyke Path

Replacing old twin stiles.

On Offa's Dyke Path above Nut Wood A fave view on ODP.

On Offa's Dyke Path above Nut Wood

A fave view on ODP.

On ODP near Nut Wood Down in the deep valley.

On ODP near Nut Wood

Down in the deep valley.

On ODP below Nut Wood Nice steep pull.

On ODP below Nut Wood

Nice steep pull.

On ODP beside Nut Wood Kissing gate replacing old stiles.

On ODP beside Nut Wood

Kissing gate replacing old stiles.

Pond beside ODP A little man made pond I suspect.

Pond beside ODP

A little man made pond I suspect.

Gate on ODP where the Kerry Ridgeway crosses too The lane carries the Kerry Ridgeway I believe.

Gate on ODP where the Kerry Ridgeway crosses too

The lane carries the Kerry Ridgeway I believe.

On Offa's Dyke Path below Crowsnest Cottage Great ODP view towards lovely Corndon Hill.

On Offa's Dyke Path below Crowsnest Cottage

Great ODP view towards lovely Corndon Hill.

Upper Castlewright farm from Offa's Dyke Path Nice upland farm here.

Upper Castlewright farm from Offa's Dyke Path

Nice upland farm here.

Edenhope Hill Cerddwr yn dilyn Llwybr Clawdd Offa ar Fryn Edenhope.

Walker following Offa&#039;s Dyke Path on Edenhope Hill.

Edenhope Hill

Cerddwr yn dilyn Llwybr Clawdd Offa ar Fryn Edenhope. Walker following Offa's Dyke Path on Edenhope Hill.

Dog and Duck Cottage Viewed from the Welsh side of the border.

Dog and Duck Cottage

Viewed from the Welsh side of the border.

Welsh Sheep In The Meadow With Corndon Hill on the horizon.

Welsh Sheep In The Meadow

With Corndon Hill on the horizon.

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Castlewright, Lower is located at Grid Ref: SO2690 (Lat: 52.502857, Lng: -3.0915949)

Unitary Authority: Powys

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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Located within 500m of 52.502857,-3.0915949

Barrier: stile

Material: wood

Stile: stepover

Lat/Long: 52.5009299/-3.0947594

Place: farm

Lat/Long: 52.5015274/-3.0847376

Building: yes

Lat/Long: 52.5029119/-3.0851024

Barrier: stile

Foot: designated

Material: wood

Stile: stepover

Lat/Long: 52.4993244/-3.0942398

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