Thirlwall Castle

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

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Thirlwall Castle is a castle in Northumberland. It is one of 32 castles the Albion Guide maps in the county. It sits within Northumberland National Park National Park.

For more of the same, Blenkinsopp Castle and Bellister Castle are close by. For arrivals by rail, Haltwhistle Station is 5.1 km to the south-east.

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