Chepstow Castle

Chepstow castle is one of the oldest in Wales and sits right upon the border with England. 

I liked the stairwell in the great hall that was clearly meant to start from a second floor that no longer exists. 

The castle gatehouse holds beautifully weathered wooden doors that date from 1159-89.

The castle is actually best viewed from across the river in England, so I walked into the neighboring country.

The imposing cliffs over the river bank make it obvious why the castle was built in this location.

Once I'd taken in the view I walked back into Wales and caught the bus to Tintern Abbey.