Castles · North West England
Maiden Castle Fort
In or near Penruddock.
Maiden Castle Fort — a castle in scotland-lowlands, 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
- Penrith (North Lakes) · 8.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Maiden Castle Fort is a castle located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission 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
Maiden Castle Fort is a historic fortification located in the Scottish Lowlands. This site features impressive earthworks and is one of the largest and most complex hillforts in Britain. It has significant archaeological importance, reflecting early Iron Age settlement patterns.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6114, -2.8512
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Matterdale
- Postcode
- CA11 0LT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) — 8.2 km
Sources
- osm: way/510772338 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Maiden Castle Fort?
- Maiden Castle Fort is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 0LT), in the parish of Matterdale.
- What is Maiden Castle Fort?
- Maiden Castle Fort — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Maiden Castle Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA11 0LT.
- Is Maiden Castle Fort a protected site?
- Yes — Maiden Castle Fort is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Maiden Castle Fort charge admission?
- Maiden Castle Fort typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Maiden Castle Fort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 0LT. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.