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The Top 5 Castles around Mickleton

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 5 beautiful castles to choose from around Mickleton. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

1
Barnard Castle Ruins
2
Bowes Castle Ruins
3
Deepdale Footbridge and View of Barnard Castle
4
Brough Castle Ruins
5
View of Barnard Castle from the River

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  1. 1

    Barnard Castle Ruins

    Hiking Highlight

    The castle was built by the Normans shortly after the conquest of the region, but experienced the greatest importance under Bernard de Bailleul in the second half of the twelfth …

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  2. 2

    Bowes Castle Ruins

    Hiking Highlight

    The magnificent ruins of Henry II's 12th-century keep are on the site of a Roman fort guarding the approach to strategic Stainmore Pass over the Pennines. The English Heritage-owned castle …

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  4. 3

    Deepdale Footbridge and View of Barnard Castle

    Cycling Highlight

    This funny little bridge (with steps that you have to lift your bike up) is a quiet route alternative to the busy, main road that climbs up to the town centre. You also get a great view of the castle.

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    Brough Castle Ruins

    Hiking Highlight

    Brough Castle commands a strategically important position at the foot of the Stainmore Pass. The Romans built a fort here to protect their military road across the Pennines. 1,000 years …

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  6. 5

    View of Barnard Castle from the River

    Running Highlight

    The view of the castle form here is great at any time but if you can get down early in the morning to catch the sunrise it's stunning!

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September 10, 2025

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