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Duddo Tower

A jagged ruin on a crag, with a small path round the back if you fancy a scramble (Visit Northumberland warns it can be overgrown).

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Duddo Tower Remains
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The short answer

Duddo Tower is in Duddo. It's free to wander round. No set hours; it stands on a crag in the village.

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What you actually see

The Scots destroyed the first pele tower here in 1496, and the Clavering family built a new tower house in the late 16th century. It was abandoned as a home in the 17th century and is now a ruin protected as a scheduled monument.

Tips before you go

Combine it with the Duddo Stones, a 4,000 year old stone circle about a kilometre's walk across fields.

Where Duddo Tower is

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Questions people ask about Duddo Tower

How much does it cost to visit Duddo Tower?

Free.

When is Duddo Tower open?

No set hours; it stands on a crag in the village.

Is Duddo Tower good for kids?

A jagged ruin on a crag, with a small path round the back if you fancy a scramble (Visit Northumberland warns it can be overgrown). Time needed: 15 to 20 minutes.

Can you take a pushchair to Duddo Tower?

No. It's up on a rocky crag.

Is Duddo Tower worth visiting on a rainy day?

Not really. Most of it is outdoors, so save it for a dry day.

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