Penwortham Castle

Access unclearno public right of way confirmed — check locally before setting out

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

Save this place

OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles · data from OpenStreetMap · terrain Mapzen/AWS

Penwortham Castle is one of nine castles the Albion Guide lists in Lancashire. For arrivals by rail, Preston Station is 1 km to the east.

More places to visit near Penwortham Castle

The lock-free coastal canal of the north-west, 41 miles on one level from Preston to Tewitfield with the sea often in view.

1.2 km N · Lancashire & Cumbria

One path around a whole country — beach, clifftop and seawall the entire way round England's coast, opening stretch by stretch.

8.3 km SW · spans 24 counties

Black-and-white timbered manor of 1325 near Preston, reputedly haunted, with craft shops and a bee centre.

10 km E

A Grade II-listed historic park and garden in Lancashire.

10.1 km E

The longest single canal in Britain, crossing the Pennines by Bingley's Five Rise Locks and the moors above Burnley.

10.3 km SE · spans 5 counties

Wild heather moorland and the Trough of Bowland.

12.3 km N