Key facts
- Operator
- English Heritage
- Condition
- Partial ruin
- Access
- Free, open access
Pinpoint
Newport St, Clun, Craven Arms SY7 8JT
Telephone 0370 333 1181
Website www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/clun-castle
Possible Opening hours
Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
A ruin on a natural rocky mound in a loop of the River Clun, founded shortly after the Norman Conquest to project royal authority into this stretch of the Welsh Marches. It's a short, slightly uneven climb up from the small car park, with views over the town rewarding the walk.
Worth the trip
The setting above the river bend, which reviewers rate as highly as the ruins themselves for the views back down over Clun.
Before you go
The path up is gentle but uneven in places, so wear proper footwear rather than trailing shoes; it's free to enter and most visitors treat it as a quick stop rather than a lengthy visit.
Reviewers consistently highlight the views over the valley from the hilltop ruins, reached via a short but somewhat uneven climb from the town. The site isn't wheelchair accessible because of the hillside path, and ongoing maintenance work has restricted access to parts of the ruins at times.
“Old ruins. Free access. Perfect for little walk around castle. Nice, quiet surroundings.”— Ellie, visitor review
