The Top 5 Castles around Lower Allithwaite
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 Lower Allithwaite. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Lower Allithwaite. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: November 23, 2025
Arnside Tower Ruins
Highlight • Historical Site
Arnside Tower is believed to have been built in the late 14th century, during the late medieval period. It served as a defensive structure, designed to protect against potential Scottish raids and incursions along the border with Scotland.
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Hazelslack Tower
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Hazelslack Tower was a Peel (Pele) Tower ( small fortified keeps or tower houses, built along the English and Scottish borders in the Scottish Marches and North of England). Thought to built late 14th Century.
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Dalton Castle
Highlight • Castle
Dalton Castle is a Grade I-listed pele tower in the Cumbrian town of Dalton. Constructed by the monks of Furness Abbey in the 14th-century, it was an important defense against …
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Hazelslack Tower and Teddy Heights Nature Reserve
Highlight • Natural Monument
This compact Nature Reserve has three unique habitats: wet grassland in the southwest, a northern woodland exuding an ancient woodland charm, and the rest of the area covered by secondary …
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View of Gleaston Castle Ruins
Highlight • Historical Site
Built in the 14th century for John Harrington, Gleaston Castle passed through the hands of various affluent families throughout its history. Eventually, the castle lay disused and fell into disrepair. …
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