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 barrow 150m east of Scarside PlantationThe Cockpit stone circle and seven adjacent clearance cairns, Moor DivockBowl barrow 850m WSW of Yanwath Woodhouse FarmStone circle 800m east of Wetheriggs PotteryRound cairn on Heughscar HillEnclosure containing four clearance cairns and a stone bank west of Four Stones HillFour funerary cairns and a surrounding cairnfield on Threepow RaiseMelkinthorpe medieval settlement, part of its associated open field system and the site of Melkinthorpe HallRound cairn on Askham Fell, 335m north of the Cop StoneRing cairn on Askham Fell including The Cop StoneTwo standing stones and a round cairn south of CrooklandsRing cairn on Knipescar Common south of Inscar PlantationRing cairn on Knipescar CommonClifton Hall towerTwo standing stones north-west of Four Stones HillMoated site east of Newton ReignyRound cairn 280m south-east of The Cockpit stone circleSkirsgill Romano-British enclosed stone hut circle settlement, Romano-British farmstead, and Romano-British regular aggregate field systemRomano-British settlement at Cragside WoodBowl barrow 350m north east of The WreaySewborrans standing stone 400m south west of SewborwensTowtop Kirk early Christian enclosureRound cairn 50m north east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellLong barrow on Trainford BrowSettlement 1/3 mile (540m) ENE of Brougham CastleSlight univallate hillfort in Scarside PlantationRound cairn 490m ENE of Rough Hill TarnRound cairn 680m ENE of DalefootRound cairn west of enclosure on Four Stones HillRound cairn north of Four Stones HillStone bridge, Cawdale BeckRoman marching camp 450yds (410m) NE of BrovacumBridge over Heltondale Beck 250yds (230m) SSW of WidewathRoman road and enclosures SE of FrenchfieldThe Giant's Grave - Two Anglian cross-shafts and four hogback stones in St Andrew's churchyard, PenrithRound cairn 520m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellRound cairn on Burn BanksRing cairn on Askham Fell and four adjacent stonesCastlesteads multivallate prehistoric defended enclosureThe Countess PillarThe Giant's Thumb - Anglian high cross in St Andrew's churchyard, PenrithRomano-British settlement and regular aggregate field system north of Yanwath WoodLittle Round Table hengeRound cairn 285m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellRomano-British farmstead at HaweswaterSt Ninian's preconquest monastic site, site of nucleated medieval settlement, St Ninian's Church and churchyardBowl barrow 80m east of Scarside PlantationAskham Fell stone alignmentWhite Raise round cairn, Askham FellStanding stone 180m NNE of SkirsgillRound cairn on Askham Fell, 270m north of The Cop StoneMayburgh hengeBridge over Heltondale Beck 550ft (170m) S of WidewathLong cairn 370m ESE of Mossthorn FarmRound cairn 580m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellRound cairn 490m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellTwo round cairns 415m and 420m NNE of The Cockpit, Moor DivockStrickland's Pele Tower and Penrith CastleEamont BridgeMoated site and annexe east of Setterahpark WoodKing Arthur's Round Table hengeRound cairn west of Riddingleys Top, Askham FellLong cairn 330m east of MossthornRound cairn 660m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellRing cairn east of Threepow RaiseBrougham Roman fort (Brocavum) and civil settlement and Brougham CastleRound cairn 515m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellRound cairn 475m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellLinear stone bank on Askham FellThe Old Kiln, Wetheriggs PotterySettlement 100yds (90m) SE of Sceugh Farm.
