Upper Park

About Upper Park

Perched above the red-gritstone grandeur of Powis Castle, Upper Park offers a civilized stroll through former deer park territory. At 352m, it’s less a rugged mountain and more a high-altitude garden extension, perfect for those who like their summits with a side of historical architecture and significantly less bog.

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• •The fell resides within the historic parkland of Powis Castle, which served as a royal deer park for the Herbert family for centuries. You're walking through carefully managed aristocratic history rather than untamed wilderness.
• •From the summit, you can spot the meandering River Severn and the border hills of the Shropshire Marches. It provides one of the best perspectives on the town of Welshpool without having to deal with its one-way system.
• •The area is home to an impressive collection of ancient oaks, some of which have been standing since before the castle's red stone was even quarried. They’ve seen more hikers with blisters than you've had hot dinners.
• •Technically classified as a Marilyn, this hill possesses a topographical prominence of at least 150 meters. It’s a legitimate peak, even if it feels like you're just taking a very long walk to the castle's back fence.
• •The gradient is gentle enough that you might consider it easy, until you realize the local sheep are watching your labored breathing with visible disdain. It is the only hill where the livestock seems to be waiting for you to offer them a glass of sherry.