Where is Dunwalloght Castle?

Dunwalloght Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 9DD), in the parish of Cumrew.

How do I get to Dunwalloght Castle?

The nearest railway station is Armathwaite, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 9DD.

Is Dunwalloght Castle a protected site?

Yes — Dunwalloght Castle is part of the Geltsdale & Glendue Fells SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

How do I get to Dunwalloght Castle?

The nearest railway station is Armathwaite, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 9DD.

Literary houses · North West England

Dunwalloght Castle

In or near Ainstable.

♿ Wheelchair accessible

Dunwalloght Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.

Pasture, Cumrew - geograph.org.uk - 8052472 — Andrew Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–1.5 h
Nearest railway station: Armathwaite · 6.6 km

Wheelchair accessible

Dunwalloght Castle is a literary house museum located in scotland lowlands. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. castle in Cumrew, Cumbria, England, UK

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Geltsdale & Glendue Fells SSSI
Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Dunwalloght Castle is a literary house located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its historical significance and association with notable literary figures. The castle offers insights into the cultural heritage of the area and the literary traditions it has inspired. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape, which complements the castle's rich narrative.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 54.8447, -2.6897
District: Cumberland
Parish: Cumrew
Postcode: CA8 9DD
Parliamentary constituency: Carlisle
Nearest railway station: Armathwaite — 6.6 km

Sources

wikidata: Q24660235 (CC0)

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