Walter succeeded his brother Gilbert as his heir, but he was not invested with his lands, title, and offices until October 1241. Walter was married January 2, 1242 to Margaret (d1266), widow of John de Lacy, earl of Lincoln, and the daughter of Hawise, sister of Ranulf of Chester, and Robert de Quenci. Walter accompanied the king into Gascony at the end of 1242. Walter died November 24, 1245 at Goodrich castle. There are no records of what and how he died, and he left no children.