Castles · North West England
Johnby
In or near Skelton.
Johnby — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
David Purchase — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) · 8.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Johnby is a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Johnby is a castle located in the Scottish Lowlands. Its historical significance and architecture reflect the region's feudal past. The site offers insights into the medieval heritage of Scotland.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.6880, -2.8790
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Greystoke
- Postcode
- CA11 0UU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) — 8.3 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Johnby (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Johnby Hall
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Summerground Crags
Mountains & hills · 1.8 km
Woodside
Caravan parks · 1.8 km
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Stafford House
Hotels · 1.9 km
Blencow Methodist Chapel
Chapels · 1.9 km
Blencow Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.9 km
Greystoke Castle
Castles · 2.0 km
Greystoke Castle
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Storch Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.1 km
Greystoke, Cumbria
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Greystoke
Villages · 2.1 km
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Johnby Hall
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Summerground Crags
Summerground Crags — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 361 m.
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Woodside
Woodside — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
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Stafford House
Stafford House — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
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Blencow Methodist Chapel
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Where to eat & stay near Johnby
Places to stay
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Woodside
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Stafford House
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Ullswater Heights
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Flusco Wood
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Thanet Well Lodge Retreat
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Horse And Farrier Inn And Stables
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📷 7Cafés · North West England
Narrowbar Cafe
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📷 6Historic pubs · North West England
Gloucester Arms
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Two Lions public house and integral stables
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Oddfellows Arms
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Johnby?
- Johnby is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 0UU), in the parish of Greystoke.
- What is Johnby?
- Johnby — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Johnby?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 8.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA11 0UU.
- Is Johnby a protected site?
- Yes — Johnby is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Johnby charge admission?
- Johnby typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Johnby?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 0UU. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.