Cow Castle

Mountain in South West England · 332 m

332 m
Elevation
34 m
Prominence
3.7 km
Hike length one way
51.1227, -3.7248
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Cow Castle

3.7 km
one way
96 m
of ascent
1 h 53 min
round trip

The route starts at Ashcombe CP — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

335 m3.7 km · 332 m

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Parking and starting point

1Ashcombe CPRecommended
parking · northwest of the peak
3.7 km on foot · ↑ 96 m · about 1 h 53 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · southeast of the peak
about 5.0 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · northwest of the peak
about 6.1 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Cow Castle?

Cow Castle is 332 m above sea level and lies in South West England. Its prominence is 34 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Cow Castle?

From Ashcombe CP it is about 3.7 km one way with 96 m of ascent. Expect around 1 h 53 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Cow Castle?

The nearest parking is Ashcombe CP (northwest of the peak) — 3.7 km on foot · ↑ 96 m · about 1 h 53 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area southeast of the peak (about 5.0 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Cow Castle in Conquer?

Yes — Cow Castle is one of 17,154 peaks in United Kingdom in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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