Berry Pomeroy Castle

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Berry Pomeroy Castle

Remote Berry Pomeroy Castle overlooks a beautiful steep-sided valley. There’s a lot to explore here. First, you’ll see the imposing gatehouse and towered walls of the late medieval fortress of the Pomeroys.

Begun in about 1560 and enlarged around 1600, Berry Pomeroy Castle was going to be the most spectacular house in Devon. But money ran out, the mansion was never finished. By 1700, it had been abandoned. Its awe-inspiring ruins became a magnet for sightseers and artists, and inspired blood-curdling ghost stories. Some people still believe them. Visit, and you can hear some of them in the brilliant Berry Pomeroy audio guide.

Woodland walks from the car park (including steep slopes) give you fine views of the ruins from below.

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