Tower Tye is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 2QT), in the parish of Brampton.

How do I get to Tower Tye?

The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 2QT.

Is Tower Tye a protected site?

Yes — Tower Tye is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).

Does Tower Tye charge admission?

Tower Tye typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.

How do I get to Tower Tye?

The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 2QT.

Castles · North West England

Tower Tye

In or near Greenhead.

Tower Tye — a castle in scotland lowlands.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station: Brampton · 2.6 km

Tower Tye is a named castle in scotland lowlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.

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Protected designations

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

Tower Tye is a castle located in the Scottish Lowlands. Its historical significance and architectural features reflect the region's medieval heritage. The castle's structure and surroundings provide insight into the past, making it a notable site for those interested in Scottish history and architecture.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 54.9513, -2.6807
District: Cumberland
Parish: Brampton
Postcode: CA8 2QT
Parliamentary constituency: Carlisle
Nearest railway station: Brampton — 2.6 km

Sources

manual: geonames-6287135 (CC BY 4.0)

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