Castles · North West England
Castle Folds
In or near Orton.
Castle Folds — a castle in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Castle Folds is a castle located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Great Asby Scar SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: GREAT ASBY SCAR
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Castle Folds is a castle located in North-West England. It is noted for its historical significance within the region. Further details on its architectural style or designation are not provided.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4783, -2.5417
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Orton
- Postcode
- CA10 3SQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
Sources
- osm: node/434338724 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Folds?
- Castle Folds is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA10 3SQ), in the parish of Orton.
- What is Castle Folds?
- Castle Folds — a castle in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Castle Folds?
- Drivers can use postcode CA10 3SQ.
- Is Castle Folds a protected site?
- Yes — Castle Folds is part of the Great Asby Scar SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Castle Folds charge admission?
- Castle Folds typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Castle Folds?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA10 3SQ. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.