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  • Location: Barnard Castle, North East England, England, United Kingdom

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    August 12, 2019

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    The castle was built by the Normans shortly after the conquest of the region, but experienced the greatest importance under Bernard de Bailleul in the second half of the twelfth century. The castle remained in the possession of the Balliol family, whose most famous and important member John Balliol was King of Scotland. A later owner was Richard Neville, the Earl of Warwick. His daughter Anne Neville inherited it to her second husband, the future King Richard III. After his death in 1485, the castle fell into disrepair.
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    Barnard Castle & Egglestone Abbey loop

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    Embark on an easy 4.5-mile (7.2 km) hike around the Barnard Castle & Egglestone Abbey loop, offering a mix of riverside paths, woodlands, and open farmland. With a gentle elevation…

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 150 m

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    Scar Top, Barnard Castle, Durham, DL12 8PR

    www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/barnard-castle/

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    Location: Barnard Castle, North East England, England, United Kingdom

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