Castlesteads small multivallate hillfort on The Helm

No. 1706 of 4,424 in the Lake District, No. 434 for history. History, 15.4 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the Lake District National Park.

A small multivallate hillfort known as Castlesteads, on The Helm, protected as a scheduled monument.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Heritage
Scheduled monumentHistoric England, National Heritage List for England, checked 2026-10-29
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
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Why it ranks here

Score 0.57 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

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Sizergh Caravan & CampingStay, 14 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkCamping
Waters Edge Caravan ParkStay, 19 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkCamping
Farletonview Fishery Caravan SiteStay, 20 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkCamping
Raines HallStay, 16 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

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Rifleman's Arms12 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkFood and pubs
George & Dragon12 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Factory Tap12 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Miles Thompson12 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

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Abbot Hall Art GalleryGrade I listed, 12 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkArt and galleries
Kendal Museum12 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Brewery Arts Centre12 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkArt and galleries
Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry12 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkHistory and heritage