Tips
Alex
October 18, 2022
Mountain biking
Snodhill castle is a rare pre-Norman castle built around 1050. It is likely this was to guard the fertile Dore Valley and the thriving Saxon villages in the surrounding lands.
The castle was built by Norman Superknight William Fitz Osbern, 1st Earl of Hereford during a campaign with an objective to assert Norman control along the Welsh Marches.
Snodhill Castles position, strength and size would have meant it was heavily involved in many political disputes and wars along the Welsh Marches.
The castle was built by Norman Superknight William Fitz Osbern, 1st Earl of Hereford during a campaign with an objective to assert Norman control along the Welsh Marches.
Snodhill Castles position, strength and size would have meant it was heavily involved in many political disputes and wars along the Welsh Marches.
In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!
Nearby routes
Best routes near Snodhill Castle Ruins
1
riders
54.9km
05:00
1,300m
1,300m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
Hard
Details
Informations
Elevation 170 m
Weather
Powered by Foreca
Sunday 18 October
13°C
4°C
83 %
Additional weather tips
Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h