Clitheroe Castle Keep

Clitheroe Castle Keep

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Clitheroe Castle Keep

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Location: Clitheroe, Ribble Valley, Lancashire, North West England, England, United Kingdom

Tips

November 28, 2021

Hiking

Fine views over the surrounding countryside, including the north west flanks of Pendle, and next to good regional museum.

John

December 9, 2022

Hiking

Great day out here.

Charlie Cosh

February 28, 2024

Hiking

A roofless three-story-high castle keep is all that remains of Clitheroe Castle, a Norman keep built in 1186. It overlooks Clitheroe from a prominent outcrop of rock which provides a natural motte.

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Clitheroe Castle Keep – Waddington Bridge loop from Clitheroe

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Clitheroe Castle – Clitheroe Castle Keep loop from Clitheroe

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Clitheroe Castle – Clitheroe Castle Keep loop from Clitheroe

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 100 m

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Friday 16 October

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Location: Clitheroe, Ribble Valley, Lancashire, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Clitheroe Castle Keep

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Clitheroe Castle Keep – Waddington Bridge loop from Clitheroe

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Clitheroe Castle – Clitheroe Castle Keep loop from Clitheroe

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Clitheroe Castle – Clitheroe Castle Keep loop from Clitheroe

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