Dally Castle
Low grassy walls by a burn, for keen explorers and completists only.
The short answer
Dally Castle is near Tarset. It's free to wander round. Free access; no set hours published.
What you actually see
The remains of a medieval hall beside the Chirdon Burn, about 1.5 miles south-west of Tarset. The National Park notes that the surviving masonry is of good quality, a hint that it once belonged to someone important.
Tips before you go
Only two parking spaces, so it's a quick stop on the way to Kielder rather than a destination.
Where Dally Castle is
Near Tarset. OpenStreetMap ↗ · Directions ↗
Castles near Dally Castle
Black Middens Bastle House
3.5 miles north as the crow flies · Tarset · Free to wander · Free
Chipchase Castle
8.6 miles south-east as the crow flies · Near Wark on Tyne · Open days only
Kielder Castle
10 miles north-west as the crow flies · Kielder · Outside only · Free
Haughton Castle
11 miles south-east as the crow flies · Humshaugh · Outside only · Free
Elsdon Tower
11 miles north-east as the crow flies · Elsdon · Outside only · Free
Thirlwall Castle
13 miles south-west as the crow flies · Greenhead · Free to wander · Free
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Events at Dally Castle
- Nothing listed at Dally Castle in The Northumbrian Almanac right now. It is refreshed every week.
Questions people ask about Dally Castle
How much does it cost to visit Dally Castle?
Free.
When is Dally Castle open?
Free access; no set hours published.
Is Dally Castle good for kids?
Low grassy walls by a burn, for keen explorers and completists only. Time needed: 15 minutes.
Is there parking at Dally Castle?
Two spaces in a roadside lay-by, then a 30 metre walk.
Is Dally Castle worth visiting on a rainy day?
Not really. Most of it is outdoors, so save it for a dry day.
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