Thirlwall Castle is a 14th-century tower house situated in the valley of the River Cocker, near the village of Thirlwall, Cumbria, England. The castle features a rectangular tower with walls 3 feet thick, standing 30 feet tall, with a battlemented parapet and a machicolated gateway. The tower's architecture is characterized by narrow windows, a rib-vaulted ceiling, and a spiral staircase. Although the castle is now a ruin, its imposing structure and picturesque surroundings make it a popular destination for hikers and history enthusiasts.
Must have been an impressive building when it was whole. Still worth a visit now and not too far of a walk to get to it.
A ruin worth a visit, there's not a lot to see but still impressive.
A little ruin of a house/Castle. It's an interesting to visit. It takes about 20 to 30 minutes to walk round it. One word of warning about parking it very limited and you feel as so you are in the way of the farmer. It might be easier to park in village nearby.
Nothing much here but the ruin but a lot still remains which is good to see. This does sit on a piece of farm land so parking is not easy. There are no tickets required this is free to visit.
Castle ruins that make for interesting photos, and a place to take a break while walking the Hadrian's Wall Path. I don't know if it's be worth going out of your way to see this castle, especially since it's so small.
It is always good to come and visit Thirlwall Castle. It is on the Hadrian's Wall Trail and the Pennine Way. It sits within Northumberland National Park. The history of the Castle and the legend attached to it (about a golden table protected by a magic spell) are fascinating. It is made from stones from Hadrian's Wall in 1330s by John Thirlwall. Thirlwall means 'gap in the wall'. This means where the ridge on which the wall is located is crossed by a river or burn. Thirlwall is a surname found throughout the North East. The Parish of Thirlwall still exists covering the villages of Longbyre and some of Gilsland. The Castle is ruined by you can still where most of the rooms were including the staircase (built within walls) and prison in the base of the corner turret. The views from the castle are splendid. You can continue walking past the castle on Hadrian's Wall trail up to Walltown Quarry and The Roman Army Museum (1km). Your other choice is to walk into Greenhead to visit the tea rooms or the Greenhead Hotel Inn (0.7km). Thirlwall Castle is free to visit. Dogs can be taken around It if on a lead. There is a car park on the B6318. Thirlwall Castle is a few minutes away by foot (crossing the railway line safely) - 0.3km. Cycle Route 72 joins Longbyre and Greenhead villages plus Hadrian's Wall Trail/Pennine Way are good dog walking territory. If livestock are in fields it is best to keep your dog on a lead. It's great for Families and Hikers to visit.
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Good for kids
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Must have been an impressive building when it was whole. Still worth a visit now and not too far of a walk to get to it.
A ruin worth a visit, there's not a lot to see but still impressive.
A little ruin of a house/Castle. It's an interesting to visit. It takes about 20 to 30 minutes to walk round it. One word of warning about parking it very limited and you feel as so you are in the way of the farmer. It might be easier to park in village nearby.
Nothing much here but the ruin but a lot still remains which is good to see. This does sit on a piece of farm land so parking is not easy. There are no tickets required this is free to visit.
Castle ruins that make for interesting photos, and a place to take a break while walking the Hadrian's Wall Path. I don't know if it's be worth going out of your way to see this castle, especially since it's so small.
It is always good to come and visit Thirlwall Castle. It is on the Hadrian's Wall Trail and the Pennine Way. It sits within Northumberland National Park. The history of the Castle and the legend attached to it (about a golden table protected by a magic spell) are fascinating. It is made from stones from Hadrian's Wall in 1330s by John Thirlwall. Thirlwall means 'gap in the wall'. This means where the ridge on which the wall is located is crossed by a river or burn. Thirlwall is a surname found throughout the North East. The Parish of Thirlwall still exists covering the villages of Longbyre and some of Gilsland. The Castle is ruined by you can still where most of the rooms were including the staircase (built within walls) and prison in the base of the corner turret. The views from the castle are splendid. You can continue walking past the castle on Hadrian's Wall trail up to Walltown Quarry and The Roman Army Museum (1km). Your other choice is to walk into Greenhead to visit the tea rooms or the Greenhead Hotel Inn (0.7km). Thirlwall Castle is free to visit. Dogs can be taken around It if on a lead. There is a car park on the B6318. Thirlwall Castle is a few minutes away by foot (crossing the railway line safely) - 0.3km. Cycle Route 72 joins Longbyre and Greenhead villages plus Hadrian's Wall Trail/Pennine Way are good dog walking territory. If livestock are in fields it is best to keep your dog on a lead. It's great for Families and Hikers to visit.
