Vineyards · North West England
Castlerigg
In or near Ainstable.
Castlerigg — 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)
- Nearest railway station
- Lazonby and Kirkoswald · 4.5 km
About
Castlerigg 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
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Eden Gorge SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Castlerigg is a vineyard located in the Scottish Lowlands. The site produces a variety of wines, benefiting from the region's climate and soil conditions. Visitors can expect to explore the vineyard's offerings and learn about the winemaking process in a rural setting. The surrounding landscapes provide a scenic backdrop for wine tasting and leisurely strolls.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7695, -2.7650
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Lazonby
- Postcode
- CA4 9TS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Lazonby and Kirkoswald — 4.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q31110499 (CC0)
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Ainstable
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Armathwaite Castle
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Armathwaite Bridge
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Thiefside Hill
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Plumptonfoot Bridge
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Lazonby Fell
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Places to stay
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Englethwaite Hall
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castlerigg?
- Castlerigg is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA4 9TS), in the parish of Lazonby.
- What is Castlerigg?
- Castlerigg — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Castlerigg?
- The nearest railway station is Lazonby and Kirkoswald, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA4 9TS.
- Is Castlerigg a protected site?
- Yes — Castlerigg is part of the Eden Gorge SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Castlerigg?
- The nearest railway station is Lazonby and Kirkoswald, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA4 9TS.