Penrith Castle was begun at the end of the 14th century to help defend against the Scots. It was later transformed into a luxurious residence by Richard, Duke of Gloucestershire who became Richard III. The remains still stand at the full height. It's managed by English Heritage; entry is free and it's open every day.

Brian

January 19, 2024

Penrith Castle is a now-ruined medieval castle. The castle was built between 1399 and 1470 as a defence against Scottish raids. It was begun at the end of the 14th century by Ralph Neville, who played a key role in defending this area against the Scots. It was later transformed into a luxurious residence by Richard, Duke of Gloucester, who became Richard III.

Diehl Boggs

April 1, 2024

Rather muddy in some spots. At one of the turns, it appears to have been covered up by a shed so it was hard to get around. All in all a nice walk with lambs everywhere.

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Location: Penrith, Eden, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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