The Top 7 Castles around Downholme
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 7
beautiful castles to choose from around Downholme. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Downholme. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: November 5, 2025
Richmond Market Town and Castle
Highlight • Historical Site
Referred to as the jewel in the heart of North Yorkshire, the picturesque town of Richmond is renowned for breathtaking beauty that has inspired painters and poets for centuries.
Boasting …
Boasting …
Tip by
Bolton Castle
Highlight • Castle
Bolton Castle is a magnificent 14th-century castle in a village of almost the same name – Castle Bolton. The quadrangular castle was built by the 1st Baron Scrope of Bolton, Richard, costing 18,000 Marks at the time.
Tip by
Sign up now to discover places like this
Get recommendations on the best single tracks, peaks, & plenty of other exciting outdoor places.
Sign up for free
Middleham Castle
Highlight • Castle
The Six Dales Trail only launched in 2010. It starts in Otley and meanders across the entire Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) to finish here at Middleham. So …
Tip by
Richmond Market Place
Highlight • Monument
Seeped in history, Richmond is a wonderful market town with a thriving market square and an impressive castle.
The town was founded in 1071 with the castle being completed in …
The town was founded in 1071 with the castle being completed in …
Tip by
Castle Bolton and Wensleydale Views
Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint
A lovely stretch to walk, away from the noise and bustle that you might get near the actual Castle Bolton. Beautiful, far-reaching views of Wensleydale and the fells, including to …
Tip by
Sign up for free to discover even more castles around Downholme.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?
Most popular attractions around Downholme
Get inspired with the komoot mobile app
With a free komoot account, you can easily find, customize, and navigate endless outdoor adventures around London and beyond.
Explore more
Looking for the best castles somewhere else? Discover other guides around Downholme:
DaltonMukerNew ForestNewshamStaintonBardenWalburnBellerbyMarskeMarrickEast LaytonWest LaytonCaldwellEast WittonHipswellConstable BurtonArkengarthdaleEllerton AbbeyGaylesArrathornePatrick BromptonHuntonHornbyAkebarScottonSt. Martin'SBrompton-On-SwaleEasbyColburnRichmondMoultonGilling With Hartforth And SedburySkeebyMiddleton TyasGarristonWest HauxwellEast HauxwellHarmbyKirby HillHudswellCarkinRavensworthWhashtonAskeBartonMelsonbyForcettTunstallScortonBolton-On-SwaleCatterickAppleton East And WestBrough With St. GilesEllerton-On-SwaleUckerbyStanwick St. JohnCroft-On-Tees
Get ready to conquer new peaks
Sign up for Free