Pictures of Castlerigg
in the county of Cumbria
About Castlerigg
Castlerigg Stone Circles cast an eyrie atmospheric shadow over the sites soft grassy hill top landscape. It lies amidst awe-inspiring scenery, with views of some of Lakeland's most scenic fells, including Skiddaw, Blencathra and Lonscale Fell.
The circle, believed to date from the latter part of the Neolithic period is about 3,000 years old. Within the oval ring there are 38 stones and a further oblong space inside the ring has 10 magnificent standing stones, one reaching to a height of 2.3 metres. The origin of the circle remains unknown, but it is considered to be of ritual importance. It is also important for its megalithic astronomy, as the construction contains astronomical alignments. The circle, sometimes referred to as the Carles or Druids Circle is about 100 feet in diameter and belongs to the National Trust.
Castlerigg is a favoured destination for tourists, it is easily accessible from the market town of Keswick and is within easy reach of the snaking waters of the pretty River Greta, picturesque becks and fells.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Castlerigg
| Castlerigg Stone Circle | (1.0 miles, 1.6 km) | Pictures |
| Derwentwater | (1.6 miles, 2.6 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum | (3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| The Bowder Stone | (3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Skiddaw Forest | (4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Whinlatter Forest Park | (4.5 miles, 7.3 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Honister Slate Mine | (5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Aira Force | (7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Trotters World of Animals | (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Crummock Water | (8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Lake District National Park | (8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Lorton Vale | (9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Langdale Pikes | (9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Brothers Water | (9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Dove Cottage | (10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction S) | Pictures |
All attractions in CastleriggAll attractions in CumbriaComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Castlerigg
Keswick in the county of Cumbria (1.0 miles, 1.6 km)
Keswick is a pretty Market Town that nestles between the spectacular Skiddaw Mountains and the northern end of the serene...
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Threlkeld in the county of Cumbria (3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction NE)
This is a magical area of sparking lakes, tumbling waterfalls, high peaks and vast moorland regions.
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Grange in Borrowdale in the county of Cumbria (3.4 miles, 5.4 km, direction SW)
A picturesque village in the Borrowdale valley, one of the most beautiful valleys in England.
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Watendlath in the county of Cumbria (3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction S)
A place of great beauty, Watendlath's dramatic landscape inspired writer Sir Hugh Walpole to choose it as the setting for his Rogue Herries series.
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Rosthwaite in the county of Cumbria (5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction S)
Small as Rosthwaite may be, it has magic and serenity coupled with some of the most unforgettable sights in the Lake District National Park
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Borrowdale in the county of Cumbria (5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction S)
There is little doubt that Borrowdale possess some of the most unforgettable of all in the vast landscape of The Lake District National Park.
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Stonethwaite in the county of Cumbria (5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction S)
Tucked away in a quiet part of Borrowdale where streams tumble down crags amongst a patchwork of old pack-horse trails, scenery does not come more beautiful than that which surrounds this peaceful hamlet in the Langstrath Valley.
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Seatoller in the county of Cumbria (5.6 miles, 8.9 km, direction SW)
Seatoller, set in one of the most beautiful and exciting landscapes to be found in the lakes, gains its prosperity as a centre for climbers and walkers.
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Bassenthwaite in the county of Cumbria (7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction NW)
This is the most northerly of all the lakes, it resembles beaten silver nestling between the sun dappled heights of soaring fells...
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Glenridding in the county of Cumbria (7.2 miles, 11.5 km, direction SE)
Glenridding lies in a beautiful area on the south-west side of Ullswater.
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Buttermere in the county of Cumbria (7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction SW)
Even when swirling mist rolls in over the stark fells surrounding Buttermere, the little hamlet remains serene in its simplicity and beauty.
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Patterdale in the county of Cumbria (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction SE)
The village of Patterdale is a well known vantage point at the head of Ulleswater, close to Brotherswater.
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Loweswater in the county of Cumbria (8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction W)
Loweswater is centred in a landscape of grandeur, it is surrounded by Mellbreak Fell, Carling Knott Fell and Burnbank Fell, all excellent climbing and walking country giving views of a mountainous landscape reflected in sun-kissed pewter waters.
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Martindale in the county of Cumbria (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction E)
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Grasmere in the county of Cumbria (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction S)
This tiny stone village is beautifully set between the tranquil waters of Grasmere Lake and the jagged heights of Helm Crag and Nab Scar
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All towns in CumbriaComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| M6 Junction 41 | (14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction NE) |
| Aspatria Station | (14.8 miles, 23.8 km, direction NW) |
| M6 Junction 40 | (14.8 miles, 23.8 km, direction E) |
| Penrith Station | (14.8 miles, 23.8 km, direction E) |
| Blackpool Airport | (56.3 miles, 90.6 km, direction S) |
| Newcastle International Airport | (64.4 miles, 103.7 km, direction NE) |
| Castlerigg to London | (246.5 miles, 396.6 km, direction SE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Castlerigg
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Castlerigg center |
| The Grange Country House | (1.1 miles, 1.8 km, direction NW) |
| The Edwardene Hotel | (1.2 miles, 2.0 km, direction NW) |
| Keswick Hotel | (1.4 miles, 2.2 km, direction NW) |
| Queens Hotel | (1.4 miles, 2.2 km, direction NW) |
| The Kings Arms | (1.4 miles, 2.3 km, direction NW) |
| Skiddaw Hotel | (1.4 miles, 2.3 km, direction NW) |
| Highfield Hotel & Restaurant | (1.5 miles, 2.4 km, direction NW) |
| Borrowdale Gates Country House Hotel | (3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction SW) |
| Scafell Hotel | (4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction S) |
| Royal Hotel | (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction E) |
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