Vineyards · North West England
Shoulthwaite Gill hillfort, Thirlmere
In or near Grange in Borrowdale.
Shoulthwaite Gill hillfort, Thirlmere — a UK vineyard in england north east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Michael Graham — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Late summer & autumn (Aug–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry · 6.0 km
About
Shoulthwaite Gill hillfort, Thirlmere 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 Cumbria, England, UK
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2020
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Armboth Fells SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shoulthwaite Gill hillfort is an archaeological site located in Thirlmere, North-East England. This site features remnants of an ancient hillfort, indicative of early settlement and defensive structures. Visitors can explore the surrounding vineyard, which offers a scenic setting for wine production. The area is characterised by its natural beauty and historical significance, providing a unique backdrop for those interested in both history and viticulture.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5600, -3.0841
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- St John's Castlerigg and Wythburn
- Postcode
- CA12 4TG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry — 6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17661522 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shoulthwaite Gill hillfort, Thirlmere?
- Shoulthwaite Gill hillfort, Thirlmere is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA12 4TG), in the parish of St John's Castlerigg and Wythburn.
- What is Shoulthwaite Gill hillfort, Thirlmere?
- Shoulthwaite Gill hillfort, Thirlmere — a UK vineyard in england north east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Shoulthwaite Gill hillfort, Thirlmere?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA12 4TG.
- Is Shoulthwaite Gill hillfort, Thirlmere a protected site?
- Yes — Shoulthwaite Gill hillfort, Thirlmere 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 Shoulthwaite Gill hillfort, Thirlmere?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA12 4TG.