Lowther Castle

No. 71 of 4,428 in the Lake District, No. 46 for history. Activity, 15.2 km from Glenridding.

Lowther Castle
Photo: Burtonsi, CC BY-SA 4.0

A castle attraction in the Lake District.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Website
lowthercastle.orgOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-29
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.77 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Askham HallGrade I listed, 15 km from GlenriddingHistory and heritage
The George HotelGrade II* listed, 19 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Greengill CampsiteStay, 22 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkCamping
Oaklands Country ParkStay, 18 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Dog Beck18 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Lowther Castle Inn17 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Crown Inn11 km from GlenriddingFood and pubs
Druid's Arms19 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Alhambra19 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkRainy day
Penrith & Eden Musuem19 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Askham Outdoor Swimming Pool14 km from GlenriddingRainy day
Fell Pony and Countryside Museums14 km from GlenriddingHistory and heritage