Castles · South West England
Clearwell Castle
In or near St Briavels.
Clearwell Castle — castle in wales south.
Ruth Sharville — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Perrygrove · 2.0 km
About
Clearwell Castle is a castle located in wales south. A British castle recorded in OpenStreetMap with a heritage quality signal.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Clearwell Castle is a castle located in Newland, Gloucestershire, South Wales. It is situated within the designated areas of the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Severn Estuary Ramsar site. The surrounding landscape includes the River Wye, which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The castle's setting offers a blend of historical architecture and natural beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7665, -2.6245
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Newland
- Postcode
- GL16 8LG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Perrygrove — 2 km
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clearwell Castle?
- Clearwell Castle is in Gloucestershire, South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode GL16 8LG), in the parish of Newland.
- What is Clearwell Castle?
- Clearwell Castle — castle in wales south.
- How do I get to Clearwell Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Perrygrove, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL16 8LG.
- Is Clearwell Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Clearwell Castle is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Clearwell Castle charge admission?
- Clearwell Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Clearwell Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Perrygrove, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL16 8LG.