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Piel Castle
Barrow-in-Furness, North West England
A ruined castle on a tiny island, reached by a short ferry.
- Price
- Ferry fare
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 3 hours
Piel Castle stands on Piel Island, a tiny island off Roa Island that is reached by a short summer ferry. The pub on the island has a tradition of crowning a 'king'. A fun day trip in good weather.
Good to know
- Check ferry times and tides
- Open
- Ferry runs in summer
- Getting there
- Ferry from Roa Island, seasonal
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Toilets
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