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Bolton Castle

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About Bolton Castle

Bolton Castle is a 14th-century castle located in Wensleydale, Yorkshire, England. The nearby village of Castle Bolton takes its name from the castle. The castle is a Grade I listed building and a Scheduled Ancient Monument.

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CastleGrade I listed buildingc. 1379

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦83+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Curlew and Blackbird
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • Bolton Castle Tea Room — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParking· PaidToiletsFarm visit

Best for

11 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Curlew, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +80 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Grade I listed building: BOLTON CASTLE; Historic site with public access

Free

Picnic day out

café, toilets, car park

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Curlew, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +80 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, White/Buff-tailed Bumblebee workers, Bumblebee +87 more · last seen 2025

Free

Family friendly

café, toilets

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 5 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Herriot WayWalking route79.3 km
Named routeRef HWLength 79.3 kmRound tripRegional walking route
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Cycling

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 71Cycling route
Named routeRef 71National Cycle Network
Yorkshire Dales CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef YDCRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route14.3 km
Named routeRef 71Length 14.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

4 public paths nearby

Public paths
Scrogs Lanebridleway · 233 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 233 mPath type: service

Wildlife to spot

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