Castles · Mid Wales
Highland
In or near Kington.
Highland — a castle in wales mid.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Titley Junction · 4.6 km
About
Highland is a named castle in wales mid, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Lugg SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Highland is a castle located in Mid Wales, within the parish of Staunton on Arrow. The site is notable for its designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to the adjacent River Lugg and River Teme. The area is characterised by its natural beauty and ecological significance. Visitors can expect a setting that reflects the historical context of the region, alongside the unique flora and fauna associated with the SSSIs.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2559, -2.9610
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Staunton on Arrow
- Postcode
- HR6 9LL
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Titley Junction — 4.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286214 (CC BY 4.0)
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Staunton on Arrow
Cathedrals · 1.8 km
Combe Moor
Natural landmarks · 2.0 km
The Hommes
Castles · 2.1 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Highland?
- Highland is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR6 9LL), in the parish of Staunton on Arrow.
- What is Highland?
- Highland — a castle in wales mid.
- How do I get to Highland?
- The nearest railway station is Titley Junction, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR6 9LL.
- Is Highland a protected site?
- Yes — Highland is part of the River Lugg SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Highland charge admission?
- Highland typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Highland?
- The nearest railway station is Titley Junction, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HR6 9LL.