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Cockermouth Castle: medieval enclosure castle and site of earlier motte and bailey castle

1 ha

Plan your visit

A useful outdoor place with open-data visitor information.

Free entryDogs welcome1 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • The New Bookshop Coffee Shop — a good base for a longer summer day out

Good to know

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

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

10 public paths nearby

Public paths
Bridge Streetpublic footpath · 77 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 77 mPath type: residential
Market Streetpublic footpath · 39 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 39 mPath type: residential
Back Lanepublic footpath · 281 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 281 mPath type: track
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Cycling

35 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route
Named routeRef LDLRegional cycle route
Reivers' RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 10National Cycle Network
Cockermouth<>DistingtionCycling route
Named route
Route C2CCycling route

C2C off-road sections - no longer NCN

Named routeRef C2CRegional cycle route
Route 7Cycling route

NCN 7 Workington link

Named routeRef 7National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route719 m
Named routeRef 10Length 719 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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