View of Bewcastle Castle – Bewcastle Church and Cross loop from King Water
View of Bewcastle Castle – Bewcastle Church and Cross loop from King Water
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View of Bewcastle Castle – Bewcastle Church and Cross loop from King Water
01:15
25.6km
280m
Road cycling
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
Last updated: May 27, 2026
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Askerton Castle
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In the 16th century, the complex was expanded with a stable block and additional wings for troop accommodation. A third tower on the northwest corner is believed to have been lost, possibly to fire, but traces of its stonework and staircases are still visible in the walls. The structure contains impressive oak beams, dated between 1494 and 1510, and shows clear stages of architectural evolution—from a simple hall to a military stronghold.
Although the castle is not open to the public, it is now part of the Askerton Castle Estate, an organic farm that produces beef, lamb, pork, and poultry. The building is a Grade I listed building, indicating its exceptional historical value.
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Moorland View
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9.45 km
View of Bewcastle Castle
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10.2 km
Bewcastle Cross in St Cuthbert's Churchyard
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Bewcastle Church and Cross
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Fanum Cocidi Roman Signpost, Bewcastle
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The fort's Latin name (The Shrine of Cocidius) indicates that it enclosed an existing local shrine. The Romans equated the deity Cocidius with Mars, and the fort was possibly built there to control tribal gatherings.
In the second century, the Cohors I Dacorum mil. eq. (a mixed cohort with infantry and cavalry in dual garrisons, with auxiliaries from Dacia) was stationed there. A dual garrison cohort was also likely stationed there in the third century. By 400, before Hadrian's Wall was abandoned, Bewcastle Fort had already been abandoned.
Around 1092, Bewcastle Castle was built in a corner of the former fortress, using Roman stone. The church of St. Cuthbert is also located within the old fortress walls.
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Ruins of Bewcastle Castle
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The castle had a square plan of 27 meters, surrounded by a dry moat that partially utilized Roman ditches. Within the walls were buildings surrounding a small courtyard, with a gatehouse added later. The walls are up to 9 meters high, with visible windows and fireplaces on the second floor.
Bewcastle Castle was strategically located on the Maiden Way, a Roman road leading to Hadrian's Wall, and played a role in conflicts with the notorious Border Reivers. Today the ruins are unstable and partly inaccessible, but they remain a powerful symbol of border defense and medieval architecture.
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Kirkcambeck
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25.6 km
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25.4 km
197 m
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19.1 km
6.25 km
197 m
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