Places worth the detour in Penrith

10 places worth going out of your way for lie within 8 km of Penrith, United Kingdom, across 2 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (6). Best known: Brougham Castle. 9 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Built landmarks6 Ruins & the uncanny4

All 10, ranked 10

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Brougham Castle

Built landmarks · Notable

Castle near Penrith in Cumbria, England, UK

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2.Penrith Castle

Built landmarks · 14th century · Hidden gem

Grade I listed castle in Penrith, United Kingdom

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3.Hutton in the Forest

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Country house in Cumbria, England, UK

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4.Lowther Castle

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Country house in Cumbria, England, UK

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5.Brougham Hall

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

Country house in Cumbria, United Kingdom

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6.King Arthur's Round Table

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

Neolithic henge monument in Eamont Bridge, Westmorland, Cumbria, England, UK

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7.Mayburgh Henge

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

Neolithic henge monument in Eabridge, Westmorland, Cumbria, England, UK

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8.Brocavum

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

Roman fort in Cumbria, England, UK

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9.Countess Pillar

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Monument in Brougham, Cumbria, United Kingdom

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10.King Kong statue

Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem

Sculpture by Nicholas Monro

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