Rook the Watch Tower
Climb Up and Look Around
Rook climbs every tower that is open to visitors. He wants to see the view, but he also wants to know why the tower was built and what people once watched for from the top.
He likes castles, city walls, hilltop forts, and old maps that show how a place used to look. Rook reads the signs, asks questions, and takes the stairs even when there are a lot of them.
Did You Find Rook?
How fun—you found Rook!
Rook isn’t lost. We leave him near castles, towers, and historic places for someone new to find. If you found him, take a photo and tell us where he was.
You can take Rook to a castle, a historic viewpoint, or somewhere with an interesting past. When you’re ready, leave him somewhere safe for another traveler to find.
Follow @latitudebuddiesHow to Share Rook’s Adventure
- Take a photo of Rook.
- Tell us where you found him or where you took him.
- Tag @latitudebuddies
- Use #RookTheWatchTower
Tell us what you could see from the top.
Rook Takes the High Ground
See the castles, towers, and hilltop views Rook has visited.
If there are stairs, he’s probably going up.
About Rook
Rook likes history that he can walk through. He explores the walls, looks for the oldest part of the building, and imagines what the view looked like hundreds of years ago.
Vibe
Steady and interested in history
Loves
Castles, stone walls, hilltop views, and old maps
Catchphrase
“What happened here?”
Known For
Climbing every tower that is open to visitors
Rook’s Travel Style
Rook plans trips around castles, forts, historic districts, and high viewpoints. He likes a guide who can explain how a building was used, who lived there, and what happened within its walls.
Rook gravitates toward
- Castles, forts, and defensive walls
- Towers visitors are still allowed to climb
- Hilltop ruins with wide views
- Historic towns with knowledgeable guides
- Sites where old maps help explain what happened
Where Rook Has Been
- Climbing castle towers in Scotland.
- Exploring stone ruins in Ireland.
- Looking over ancient sites in Greece.
- Walking through walled towns in France.
Travel Tips Rook Loves
- Portage Glacier
- Best Way to Experience Tokyo
- Ayutthaya by Boat
- Harajuku
What will Rook find at the top?
Maybe a view across the Scottish countryside, the remains of an Irish stronghold, or a Greek town spread out below. Rook will climb the stairs and take a look.
Part of the Latitude Buddies — travel companions designed to bring every journey to life.
