Sham Castle

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1. gav perry ★★★★★

   Definitely worth a trek if into castles or in this case a folly and views. Sham Castle is up on the Claverton Down. It's called Sham because that is exactly what it is, a sham. It's a folly built back in the 1700's with panoramic views over the city of Bath Well worth a walk too.

   1 month ago
2. Patrick Anthony ★★★★★

   Great little landmark. Lovely view of the skyline.

   almost 5 months ago
3. Michael Turner ★★★★☆

   Quirky little folly up a fairly steep (but short) walk from the canal, with a peek-a-boo view of Bath. A good way to get your blood pumping. Free, public access via public footpaths. However, a much more expansive view of Bath is found at the Bath Skyline viewpoint, which we passed on our walk up from the canal.

   1 year ago

1. Yogesh Gandhi ★★★★☆

   This is a great viewing point uptop the hill. It offers panoramic views of the Bath city and is situated at the end of the trail. The Bath Golf Club is right next to. Parking is on a street a few meters down and before you reach the spot. Google maps took us to Golf Club parking which is reserved only for members. This is a free to visit place, and there are no food options nearby. The Golf Club has a restaurant on site that may cater to you on week days when the place is not busy - phone in advance to check.

   1 year ago
2. Bro Guy ★★★☆☆

   It's undoubtedly an interesting landmark, too bad parts of it are filled with concrete which ruins the medieval look. The view is nice, although partly obscured by a dense thicket.

   almost 2 years ago
3. Julia Damtoft ★★★★★

   Stunning view of Bath, a lovely hike up. It's a gorgeous looking castle wall on the top of the hill overlooking the city, and even though it's only the front part of the castle it is still very pretty and impressive! Be prepared for mud and sore muscles though! Free to see, free to walk around the country, nobody there. Really just a nice place for people to walk their dogs! Definitely worth the trek if you are into castles and views.

   almost 3 years ago

1. Galina Baglayeva ★★★★☆

   The castle is about 100 years old, was built and gifted. If you want to visit the place during holidays, when the golf club gates are closed, park your car on the road and there is a pathway taking you from the university to the castle along the golf field

   almost 3 years ago
2. Michele MM ★★★★★

   An absolute must on the walking path from Bath University down to the center of Bath! This ancient stone building is a sort of symbolic passage between the meadows of Bathwick and the skyline of the town

   almost 3 years ago

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