Castles · North West England
Dunwalloght Castle
In or near Ainstable.
Dunwalloght Castle — a castle in North West England, United Kingdom.

Andrew Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Armathwaite · 6.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Dunwalloght Castle 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.
Photo gallery
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 historic castle located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its architectural significance and its role in the region's history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.8446, -2.6898
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Cumrew
- Postcode
- CA8 9DD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Armathwaite — 6.6 km
Sources
- osm: node/430108201 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dunwalloght Castle?
- Dunwalloght Castle is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 9DD), in the parish of Cumrew.
- What is Dunwalloght Castle?
- Dunwalloght Castle — a castle in North West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dunwalloght Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Armathwaite, about 6.6 km away. The nearest town is Ainstable. 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.
- Does Dunwalloght Castle charge admission?
- Dunwalloght Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- 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.