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The Great Britain Guide

Castles Β· South West England

Shoulsbury Castle

In or near Challacombe.

β™Ώ Wheelchair: limited

Shoulsbury Castle β€” a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Triangulation pillar, on Shoulsbarrow Common - geograph.org.uk - 3672341

Roger Cornfoot β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Killington Lane Β· 7.6 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Shoulsbury Castle is a castle located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: North Exmoor SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Shoulsbury Castle is a historic castle located in South-West England. Its architectural features and historical significance contribute to the region's cultural heritage. Further details on its era or designation are not provided.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.1364, -3.8516
County
Devon
District
North Devon
Parish
Brayford
Postcode
EX32 7QR
Parliamentary constituency
North Devon
Nearest railway station
Killington Lane β€” 7.6 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Challacombe , Countryside Scenery - geograph.org.uk - 6795797πŸ“· 5

Vineyards Β· South West England

Shoulsbarrow Castle (Shaulsbury)

Shoulsbarrow Castle (Shaulsbury) β€” a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

Challacombe , Countryside Scenery - geograph.org.uk - 6795866πŸ“· 3

Burial mounds & barrows Β· South West England

South Regis Common Round Barrow

South Regis Common Round Barrow β€” a burial mound in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•
Challacombe , Countryside Scenery - geograph.org.uk - 6795866πŸ“· 5

Archaeological sites Β· South West England

South Regis Common Round Barrow

South Regis Common Round Barrow β€” archaeological in england south west. Operated by he.

Entrance drive, Pinkery Youth Hostel - geograph.org.uk - 3675613πŸ“· 3

Burial mounds & barrows Β· South West England

Roosthitchen Cairn

Roosthitchen Cairn β€” a burial mound in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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Parking area near Goat Hill Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 6400160πŸ“· 5

Archaeological sites Β· South West England

Roosthitchen Cairn

Roosthitchen Cairn β€” archaeological in england south west. Operated by he.

The Tarka trail crosses Roosthitchen - geograph.org.uk - 3673755πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· South West England

Edgerley Stone

Edgerley Stone β€” a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•

Where to eat & stay near Shoulsbury Castle

Places to stay

Upper Barle Valley - geograph.org.uk - 3675564πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· South West England

Pinkery Farm (Expedition Centre)

Pinkery Farm (Expedition Centre) β€” a hostel in england south west.

Cape of Good Hope - a bend in the A399 - geograph.org.uk - 5686587πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Edgemoor camping

Edgemoor camping β€” a campsite in england south west.

Twitchen Lane - geograph.org.uk - 4991106πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Greenacres Touring Caravan Park

Greenacres Touring Caravan Park β€” a campsite in england south west.

A399 between the farms at Westland and Little Rowley - geograph.org.uk - 5686602πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Westland Farm

Westland Farm β€” a campsite in england south west.

Parracombe, by the Fox and Goose inn - geograph.org.uk - 5846307πŸ“· 6

B&Bs Β· South West England

Fox And Goose

Fox And Goose β€” a bed-and-breakfast in england south west.

Free↗ foxandgooseinnexmoor.co.uk
A very exposed public telephone box at Halsey Lake Cross - geograph.org.uk - 5897057πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

South Town Farm Campsite

South Town Farm Campsite β€” a campsite in england south west.

Places to eat & drink

Clouds and Lynmouth seafront - geograph.org.uk - 5051100πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Rock House Hotel

Rock House Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.

β†— rockhouselynmouth.co.uk
When the East Lyn River is but a trickle - geograph.org.uk - 7600818πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Rising Sun Hotel (Main Part)

Rising Sun Hotel (Main Part) in England South West, United Kingdom.

Blue Ball Inn, Countisbury, Exmoor, Devon - geograph.org.uk - 3001379πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Blue Ball Inn

The Blue Ball Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

β†— blueballinn.com
Constitutional Club, South Molton - geograph.org.uk - 3690232πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Kings Arms Public House

Kings Arms Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

Pack o' Cards - geograph.org.uk - 4156947πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Pack o' Cards

Pack o' Cards in England South West, United Kingdom.

β†— packocards.co.uk
Queuing outside Hombase, Barnstaple - geograph.org.uk - 6535068πŸ“· 5

Restaurants Β· South West England

Barum Gate

Barum Gate β€” a restaurant in england south west. Cuisine: british. Brand: Table Table.

Free↗ tabletable.co.uk

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Castles Β· South West England

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Castles Β· South West England

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Castles Β· South West England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Shoulsbury Castle?
Shoulsbury Castle is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX32 7QR), in the parish of Brayford.
What is Shoulsbury Castle?
Shoulsbury Castle β€” a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Shoulsbury Castle?
The nearest railway station is Killington Lane, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX32 7QR.
Is Shoulsbury Castle a protected site?
Yes β€” Shoulsbury Castle is part of the North Exmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Does Shoulsbury Castle charge admission?
Shoulsbury Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to Shoulsbury Castle?
The nearest railway station is Killington Lane, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX32 7QR.