Castles · North West England
Whithaugh Tower
In or near Newcastleton.
Whithaugh Tower — a castle in North West England, United Kingdom.
Oliver Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Whithaugh Tower is a castle located in North West England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Whithaugh Tower is part of Rock UK's outdoor adventure centres, offering a variety of activities designed for youth groups, families, and individuals. Visitors can engage in mountain biking, climbing, kayaking, and other outdoor pursuits in a supportive environment.
Place summary
Whithaugh Tower is a castle located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is a notable example of medieval architecture in the region. The structure is distinguished by its historical significance and remains a point of interest for those studying Scotland's fortified buildings.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1838, -2.8044
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD9 0TB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Phone
- 013873 75394
- Official site
- rockuk.org
Sources
- osm: way/1000733689 (ODbL)
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Lidalia Caravan Park
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Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Grapes Hotel
Hotels · 0.7 km
Newcastleton
Towns & cities · 1.0 km
The Blue Route
Mountain bike trails · 1.1 km
Yethouse Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Priest Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.5 km
Old Parish Church, Castleton
Historic churches · 1.7 km
Castle Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
Powisholme Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.1 km
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Low Ropes
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📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Lidalia Caravan Park
Lidalia Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Liddesdale War Memorial
Liddesdale War Memorial — a memorial in North West England, United Kingdom.
📷 7Hotels · North West England
Grapes Hotel
Grapes Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 3Towns & cities · North West England
Newcastleton
Newcastleton — village in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Whithaugh Tower
Places to stay
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Lidalia Caravan Park
Lidalia Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 7Hotels · North West England
Grapes Hotel
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📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Riverview Holiday Park
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📷 5Campsites · North West England
Ewes Water Caravan and Camping Site
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Ravenshill Forest Park
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📷 5Campsites · North East England
Kielder Campsite
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Places to eat & drink
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The Globe Tavern
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whithaugh Tower?
- Whithaugh Tower is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TD9 0TB).
- What is Whithaugh Tower?
- Whithaugh Tower — a castle in North West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Whithaugh Tower?
- The nearest town is Newcastleton. Drivers can use postcode TD9 0TB.
- Is Whithaugh Tower free to visit?
- Yes, Whithaugh Tower is free to enter.
- How do I get to Whithaugh Tower?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD9 0TB. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.