Castles · North West England
Downhall
In or near Thursby.
Downhall — a castle in scotland lowlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wigton · 4.7 km
About
Downhall is a named castle in scotland lowlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Solway Coast
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Downhall is a castle located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features traditional architecture typical of the region. The site is notable for its historical significance and picturesque surroundings, making it a point of interest for those exploring Scotland's rich heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8625, -3.1186
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Aikton
- Postcode
- CA7 0HW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Wigton — 4.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287083 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Downhall?
- Downhall is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA7 0HW), in the parish of Aikton.
- What is Downhall?
- Downhall — a castle in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Downhall?
- The nearest railway station is Wigton, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA7 0HW.
- Is Downhall a protected site?
- Yes — Downhall is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Downhall charge admission?
- Downhall typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Downhall?
- The nearest railway station is Wigton, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA7 0HW.