Vineyards · North West England
Reecastle Crag hillfort
In or near Grange in Borrowdale.
Reecastle Crag hillfort — a UK vineyard in england north east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Late summer & autumn (Aug–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry · 8.4 km
About
Reecastle Crag hillfort is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in england north east. UK viticulture has expanded significantly since the 1980s, with English sparkling wines now winning international awards. Most British vineyards offer tours and tastings of their estate-grown wines. hillfort in Borrowdale, Allerdale, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Armboth Fells SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: BORROWDALE RAINFOREST
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Reecastle Crag hillfort is located in North-East England. This site features the remains of an ancient hillfort, indicative of its historical significance. The surrounding area has been developed into a vineyard, providing a rural setting for wine production. Visitors can expect to see the remnants of the fort alongside the vineyard, offering a blend of history and agriculture.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5480, -3.1221
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Borrowdale
- Postcode
- CA12 5UW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry — 8.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17661449 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Reecastle Crag hillfort?
- Reecastle Crag hillfort is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA12 5UW), in the parish of Borrowdale.
- What is Reecastle Crag hillfort?
- Reecastle Crag hillfort — a UK vineyard in england north east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Reecastle Crag hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 8.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA12 5UW.
- Is Reecastle Crag hillfort a protected site?
- Yes — Reecastle Crag hillfort is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Armboth Fells SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Reecastle Crag hillfort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA12 5UW. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.