Lammerside Castle and Wharton Hall loop from Pendragon Castle — Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Lammerside Castle and Wharton Hall loop from Pendragon Castle — Yorkshire Dales National Park

Moderate

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Lammerside Castle and Wharton Hall loop from Pendragon Castle — Yorkshire Dales National Park

02:53

10.8km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 12, 2024

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

North Pennines AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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65 m

Pendragon Castle ruins

Highlight • Castle

This romantic ruin, set amongst the Vale of Mallerstang’s scenic beauty, has a rich history and many associated legends. Said to have once been the fortress of Uther Pendragon of …

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3.03 km

Ruins of Lammerside Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

These are the ruins of a 12th century building, which was subsequently rebuilt in the 14th century as a Pele tower (a small fortified tower) to protect against Scots raiders. …

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4.81 km

Wharton Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

This was a fortified house, built around 1415 by the Wharton family. The family extended the property in the mid-16th century. A deer park was established, requiring the relocation of …

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8.13 km

View of Mallerstang Valley

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There are gorgeous views of the Mallerstang Valley from the path here as you descend towards Castlethwaite, and it is difficult not to notice the giant of Wild Boar Fell …

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10.8 km

End point

Parking

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