Pendragon Castle

Pendragon Castle

Where is it – England, North West England

Who looks after it –  Private - not open to the public 

What is it –  Castle or Fort, Free access, Ruin 

When is it from – Medieval

Pendragon Castle is a beguiling place, in a remote location by a small road, surrounded by places with names out of a fantasy novel. Despite being a ruin, it has an atmosphere all of its own. According to legend, it was the fortress of Uther Pendragon, father of King Arthur, who battled the Saxons here in the mists of the Dark ages. Whether he did or not, the ruins date from the 12th century – but they do have their own stories to tell. The castle was last used in the 17th century, when restored by Lady Anne Clifford, but was left to decay after her death.

You’ll find Pendragon Castle beside the B6259, a little north of the hamlet of Outhgill, about 4 miles south of Kirkby Stephen, on the banks of the River Eden and in the shadow of Wild Boar Fell. It is on private land and access cannot be guaranteed.

 


Address

Outhgill, Mallerstang, Cumbria CA17 4JT 

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