The Top 3 Castles around Carkin
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, …
Last updated: September 20, 2025
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
Standing proudly on a tall rocky outcrop above the River Swale, Richmond Castle is one of the oldest Norman fortresses in Britain. The castle was constructed from 1071 onwards following …
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
Ravensworth Castle is a grade II listed building dating from the 14th century but with frequent changes until 1808.
It is now in ruins as in 1935 coal was mined …
It is now in ruins as in 1935 coal was mined …
Tip by
Most popular attractions around Carkin
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 Carkin:
MukerDaltonNewshamNew ForestDownholmeEast LaytonWest LaytonCaldwellEast WittonHipswellBardenConstable BurtonStaintonWalburnBellerbyGaylesArkengarthdaleMarrickMarskeHudswellArrathornePatrick BromptonAkebarHornbyHuntonForcettScottonMiddleton TyasMoultonSt. Martin'SRichmondSkeebyEasbyBrompton-On-SwaleColburnGilling With Hartforth And SedburyEllerton AbbeyEast HauxwellGarristonWest HauxwellHarmbyBartonWhashtonKirby HillMelsonbyAskeRavensworthStanwick St. JohnScortonBolton-On-SwaleTunstallUckerbyAppleton East And WestCatterickCroft-On-TeesBrough With St. GilesEllerton-On-Swale
Get ready to conquer new peaks
Sign up for Free