Overlooking the River Tyne, Bywell Castle was built by the Neville family in 1430, but never completed. Although now ruined, you can still visit the three-storey gatehouse and curtain wall. In 1464, the castle provided refuge to King Henry VI after the Battle of Hexham. Today, it is a grade I listed building.

steve

November 11, 2019

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well hidden down the lane

Marty McG

February 16, 2025

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Castle and two churches what more could you want

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1. Bywell Coffee Barn – Route 72 Past Bywell Hall loop from Hexham

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2. Route 72 Past Bywell Hall – Beaufront Castle Gatehouse loop from Hexham

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170m

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3. Route 72 Past Bywell Hall – Bywell Castle loop from Prudhoe

27.9km

01:47

330m

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Location: Broomley and Stocksfield, North East England, England, United Kingdom

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Bywell Castle

1. Bywell Coffee Barn – Route 72 Past Bywell Hall loop from Hexham

2. Route 72 Past Bywell Hall – Beaufront Castle Gatehouse loop from Hexham

3. Route 72 Past Bywell Hall – Bywell Castle loop from Prudhoe

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