Vineyards · North West England
Castle How hillfort
In or near Bassenthwaite.
Castle How hillfort — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Late summer & autumn (Aug–Oct)
About
Castle How hillfort is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in scotland lowlands. UK viticulture has expanded significantly since the 1980s, with English sparkling wines now winning international awards. Most British vineyards offer tours and tastings of their estate-grown wines. hillfort in Cumbria, England, UK
Photo gallery
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bassenthwaite Lake SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: BASSENTHWAITE LAKE
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Castle How hillfort is a vineyard located in the Scottish Lowlands. This site features ancient earthworks and offers a picturesque setting for wine production. Visitors can expect a landscape that combines historical significance with modern viticulture. The vineyard provides an opportunity to explore the region's wine offerings amidst the backdrop of its archaeological heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6662, -3.2392
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Wythop
- Postcode
- CA13 9YE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
Sources
- wikidata: Q17675438 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle How hillfort?
- Castle How hillfort is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA13 9YE), in the parish of Wythop.
- What is Castle How hillfort?
- Castle How hillfort — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Castle How hillfort?
- Drivers can use postcode CA13 9YE.
- Is Castle How hillfort a protected site?
- Yes — Castle How hillfort is part of the Bassenthwaite Lake SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Castle How hillfort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA13 9YE. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.