Castles · North West England
Castle Head hill fort
In or near Arnside.
Castle Head hill fort — a castle in North West England, United Kingdom.
David Brown — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Grange-over-Sands · 1.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Castle Head hill fort is a castle located in North West England, 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: Morecambe Bay SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Castle Head hill fort is a historic site located in North-West England. This ancient structure is notable for its archaeological significance and is a remnant of early fortification practices in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.2101, -2.8888
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Grange-over-Sands
- Postcode
- LA11 6QT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Grange-over-Sands — 1.8 km
Sources
- osm: node/10771880437 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Head hill fort?
- Castle Head hill fort is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA11 6QT), in the parish of Grange-over-Sands.
- What is Castle Head hill fort?
- Castle Head hill fort — a castle in North West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Castle Head hill fort?
- The nearest railway station is Grange-over-Sands, about 1.8 km away. The nearest town is Arnside. Drivers can use postcode LA11 6QT.
- Is Castle Head hill fort a protected site?
- Yes — Castle Head hill fort is part of the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
- Does Castle Head hill fort charge admission?
- Castle Head hill fort typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Castle Head hill fort?
- The nearest railway station is Grange-over-Sands, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA11 6QT.