Castle Crag

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Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Castle Crag is one of 33 castles the Albion Guide lists in Cumbria. It sits inside the Lake District National Park. For arrivals by rail, Staveley Station is 14.7 km to the south.

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