Lowther Castle by munki-boy
Lowther Castle
Lowther Castle is in The Lake District National Park in England.
In the late 17th century John Lowther, 1st Viscount Lonsdale rebuilt the family home, then known as Lowther Hall, on a grand scale. The current building is a castellated mansion which was built by Robert Smirke for William Lowther, 1st Earl of Lonsdale between 1806 and 1814, and it was only at that time that Lowther was designated a “castle”. The ruins of the historic, Grade 2 listed Lowther Castle, are a being made safe for public access but are currently available to view from outside a perimeter fence. The massive building is very impressive and well worth a visit.
The site also includes a “lost” garden which is also currently being restored, but is a great explore in its present overgrown state, if like me you enjoy that sort of place, it’s a good idea to visit now before the restoration is completed. The whole garden and surroundings are fully accessible as part of the admission fee.
The transformation of the historic castle and gardens at Lowther in the Lake District National Park is well underway and the gardens and grounds are now open.
Lowther Castle was undergoing a complete restoration when we first visited in 2012. Now in 2018 the Castle and grounds look very different after the transformation.
Created: 27 November 2016 Edited: 29 November 2023
Lowther Castle
Lowther Castle LiDAR Map
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Walks in Lowther Castle
Local History around Lowther Castle
There are some historic monuments around including:
Round cairn 475m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellRound cairn 490m ENE of Rough Hill TarnLittle Round Table hengeLong cairn 330m east of MossthornRound cairn west of enclosure on Four Stones HillKing Arthur's Round Table hengeMoated site east of Newton ReignyRound cairn 580m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellFour funerary cairns and a surrounding cairnfield on Threepow RaiseLinear stone bank on Askham FellRoman road and enclosures SE of FrenchfieldRound cairn on Askham Fell, 270m north of The Cop StoneClifton Hall towerAskham Fell stone alignmentMoated site and annexe east of Setterahpark WoodMayburgh hengeLong barrow on Trainford BrowBowl barrow 850m WSW of Yanwath Woodhouse FarmRomano-British settlement and regular aggregate field system north of Yanwath WoodRound cairn 50m north east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellRound cairn on Burn BanksRound cairn 490m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellTwo standing stones and a round cairn south of CrooklandsRound cairn 515m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellThe Cockpit stone circle and seven adjacent clearance cairns, Moor DivockStone bridge, Cawdale BeckSlight univallate hillfort in Scarside PlantationRound cairn 280m south-east of The Cockpit stone circleRomano-British settlement at Cragside WoodRoman marching camp 450yds (410m) NE of BrovacumStone circle 800m east of Wetheriggs PotteryThe Giant's Thumb - Anglian high cross in St Andrew's churchyard, PenrithTwo round cairns 415m and 420m NNE of The Cockpit, Moor DivockThe Old Kiln, Wetheriggs PotteryThe Giant's Grave - Two Anglian cross-shafts and four hogback stones in St Andrew's churchyard, PenrithRound cairn 680m ENE of DalefootSkirsgill Romano-British enclosed stone hut circle settlement, Romano-British farmstead, and Romano-British regular aggregate field systemBowl barrow 80m east of Scarside PlantationRound cairn 520m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellRound cairn on Heughscar HillSewborrans standing stone 400m south west of SewborwensBridge over Heltondale Beck 550ft (170m) S of WidewathBridge over Heltondale Beck 250yds (230m) SSW of WidewathEnclosure containing four clearance cairns and a stone bank west of Four Stones HillSettlement 100yds (90m) SE of Sceugh FarmBowl barrow 350m north east of The WreayMelkinthorpe medieval settlement, part of its associated open field system and the site of Melkinthorpe HallSt Ninian's preconquest monastic site, site of nucleated medieval settlement, St Ninian's Church and churchyardRing cairn east of Threepow RaiseRound cairn west of Riddingleys Top, Askham FellRing cairn on Askham Fell and four adjacent stonesRound barrow 150m east of Scarside PlantationRound cairn north of Four Stones HillTwo standing stones north-west of Four Stones HillRound cairn on Askham Fell, 335m north of the Cop StoneTowtop Kirk early Christian enclosureSettlement 1/3 mile (540m) ENE of Brougham CastleStanding stone 180m NNE of SkirsgillEamont BridgeRound cairn 285m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellWhite Raise round cairn, Askham FellRing cairn on Askham Fell including The Cop StoneCastlesteads multivallate prehistoric defended enclosureBrougham Roman fort (Brocavum) and civil settlement and Brougham CastleRing cairn on Knipescar Common south of Inscar PlantationRomano-British farmstead at HaweswaterRing cairn on Knipescar CommonStrickland's Pele Tower and Penrith CastleLong cairn 370m ESE of Mossthorn FarmThe Countess PillarRound cairn 660m north east of The Cockpit, Askham Fell.
