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Piel Castle

Piel Castle
General view (c) English Heritage
General view - General view (c) Offshore view of the castle - Offshore view of the castle and other island buildings. (c) Piel Castle - General view (c)

The impressive ruins of a 14th-century castle with a massive keep, inner and outer baileys, and towered curtain walls still standing. It was built by the Abbot of Furness on the south-eastern point of Piel Island, to guard the deep-water harbour of Barrow-in-Furness against pirates and Scots raiders.

Opening Times:

April 2009 to March 2010Opening TimesOpening Days
All year Any reasonable time. Access by ferry boat not managed by EH Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.

How much does it cost?

Adult:
Free
Children:
Free
Concession:
Free
English Heritage Members:

How do I get there?

Address:
Cumbria
Road Access:
Piel Island, 3 1⁄4 miles SE of Barrow-in-Furness. By small boat: Two ferries operate services to Piel Island (subject to tides and weather). Call Alan Cleasby on 07798 794550 or Steve Chattaway on 07516 453784. There is a small charge for this servi
Train Access:
Barrow-in-Furness 4 miles
Bus Access:
Stagecoach in Cumbria 11 Barrow-in Furness - Ulverston
Map Location:

What facilities are available?

Facilities Available:
Dogs allowed on leads Hazardous

Further Info

Access by ferry boat not managed by EH.
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