This route was inspired by the 13th century journeys of King John via the Castle built by him near Odiham. The route takes in Windsor Great Park to Ascot, the Crown Estate south of Bracknell, the Blackwater Valley, the Basingstoke canal, the Whitewater River and the River Itchen from Itchen Abbas to the Great Hall, at The Castle, Winchester.
Path Type: | Paths Marked on OS mapping |
Attributes: |
Easy Canal Downland/Wolds Heath River Heritage Monarchy |
Start: |
SU969769 -
Windsor Castle, Windsor & Maidenhead
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Finish: |
SU478295 -
Great Hall, The Castle, Winchester, Hampshire
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Web Sites: | Walking Pages - Three Castles Path Annierak - Three Castles Path [blog] Rambles & Brambles - Three Castles Path |
Guidebook | Three Castles Path (Guidepost - 2016 ) |
Guidebook | Windsor Great Park : the walker's guide (The Laird Press (David McDowall) - 2007 ) |
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OS Landranger | 175, 176, 185, 186 |
OS Landranger Active | 175, 176, 185, 186 |
OS Explorer | 32, 144, 159, 160 |
OS Explorer Active | 32, 144, 159, 160 |