The Top 5 Castles around Oswaldkirk

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 Oswaldkirk. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Helmsley Castle

Crayke Village and Castle

Helmsley Town Centre

View of Gilling Castle from The Avenue

View of Slingsby Castle Ruins

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Helmsley Castle
Hiking Highlight
If you're in the picturesque market town of Helmsley, it's well worth a visit to this historic castle. Boasting more than 900 years of history, you can learn how the …
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Crayke Village and Castle
Road Cycling Highlight
Crayke is a small village with a great vantage point over the Vale Of York. Climbing up here beings great views to the south and it a little taster of …
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Helmsley Town Centre
Cycling Highlight
Lovely little Town, with lots of quaint shops to browse round, if you have time.
There is wide range of places to eat, ranging from Cafes to Pubs & Hotels. …
Tip by Keith
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View of Gilling Castle from The Avenue
Hiking Highlight (Segment)
From The Avenue, you have a great view of Gilling Castle at its end, but I am afraid there is no access to the grounds: get as close as you …
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View of Slingsby Castle Ruins
Running Highlight
Slingsby Castle was never actually a castle, but a home built in 1620s for Sir Charles Cavendish. It is still quite impressive (particularly in the right light!). It is now …
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