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Rowan
September 27, 2023
Hiking
Cute historic high street with nice pubs and cafes. Pedestrian only area in the south. Watch out for peacocks.
Charlie Cosh
March 4, 2026
Hiking
These ruins are known as the "Sham Ruin" or "The Folly" and was purposed built to look like a ruined castle to block views of neighboring houses and enhance the landscape. Built around 1797–1798 by architect John Nash, despite its intentionally precarious, ruined appearance—specifically the, large stones balanced at an angle—it is a solid, substantial 60-foot-high wall.
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4.8
(14)
106
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6.50km
01:42
50m
50m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
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4.0
(2)
12
hikers
9.58km
02:30
60m
60m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
Moderate
3.8
(4)
15
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16.7km
04:31
220m
210m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
Moderate
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Elevation 90 m
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