Pendragon Castle
Cumbria, England
Key facts
- Operator
- Private owner
- Condition
- Ruin
- Access
- Free, open access
- Nearest station
- Kirkby Stephen, 2.8 miles (straight-line)
Pinpoint
Pendragon Castle, B6259, Kirkby Stephen CA17 4JT
A ruined tower in the remote Mallerstang valley, its name tied by legend to Uther Pendragon - Arthur's father in later medieval romance - though the surviving structure dates from the Norman period. It's privately owned but left informally open, with no facilities and no staff.
Who to know
Uther Pendragon · name tied by legend to Arthur's father
Worth the trip
The setting in the Mallerstang valley - an isolated ruin with the fells rising on either side and no crowds to share it with.
Before you go
No visitor reviews were available for this listing - as an informal, unstaffed site with no facilities, come prepared with your own supplies and expect no signage or interpretation on site.
Informal free access, Mallerstang valley
Common questions about Pendragon Castle
Where is Pendragon Castle?
Pendragon Castle is in Cumbria, England, at Pendragon Castle, B6259, Kirkby Stephen CA17 4JT.
Is Pendragon Castle free to visit?
Yes - Pendragon Castle is a free, open-access site with no ticket booth, looked after by Private owner. There may still be a charge for nearby parking, and open-access arrangements can change, so it's worth a quick check before you travel.
What is the highlight of visiting Pendragon Castle?
The setting in the Mallerstang valley - an isolated ruin with the fells rising on either side and no crowds to share it with.
Is Pendragon Castle a ruin or still intact?
Pendragon Castle is a ruin - Informal free access, Mallerstang valley.
