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Caerlaverock Castle

No. 2 of 198 in Nith Estuary, No. 2 for history. Activity, 4.1 km from Glencaple.

Caerlaverock Castle
Photo: DeFacto, CC BY-SA 4.0

A castle on the Nith Estuary, open to visitors as an attraction.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-11-01).

Facts

Opening hours
Mo-Su 09:30-17:30; Oct-Mar 08:00-16:00; Dec 25 off; Dec 26 off; Jan 1 off; Jan 2 offOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-11-01
Fee
ChargesOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-11-01
Website
historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/caerlaverock-castleOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-11-01
Phone
+44 1387 770 244OpenStreetMap, checked 2026-11-01
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.86 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Comlongon Castle (Hotel)Category A listed, 1.2 km from Clarencefield, just outside the areaHistory and heritage

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
New Abbey Tearoomsin New AbbeyFood and pubs
The Farmers Innin Clarencefield, just outside the areaFood and pubs
The Boat Housein GlencapleFood and pubs
Steamboat innin CarsethornFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Savings Banks MuseumCategory A listed, in Ruthwell, just outside the areaHistory and heritage
New Abbey Corn Millin New AbbeyHistory and heritage
Maryfield Parkin New AbbeyRainy day

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