Place to visit
North West Castle, United Kingdom: what it is and when to go
North West Castle is a castle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK in United Kingdom (Leswalt). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 17 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 57. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Castle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK · History
- Where
- United Kingdom · DG9 8EH, Stranraer
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 156 km as the crow flies
- Website
- mcmillanhotels.co.uk
- Stars
- 3
- Coordinates
- 54.9052, -5.02134
What it is and where
North West Castle is a castle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK in United Kingdom (Leswalt).
It is in Leswalt, where this site lists 17 more places to see, 5.6 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 54.9052, -5.02134; the nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 156 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Stars
- 3
It is one of the History places in United Kingdom. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit North West Castle is April to September.
- JanBetter not7:31
- FebPossible9:23
- MarPossible11:28
- AprBest time13:49
- MayBest time15:52
- JunBest time17:02
- JulBest time16:33
- AugBest time14:43
- SepBest time12:25
- OctPossible10:09
- NovBetter not8:03
- DecPossible6:57
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 57. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United Kingdom
To enter United Kingdom there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport (the ID card is no longer accepted)”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United Kingdom checklist. Currency: Pound sterling (GBP); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (three flat pins: adapter essential); emergencies: 999 (112 also works).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Castle of St JohnCastle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK310 m
- Stranraer MuseumMuseum in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK458 m
- Craigcaffie TowerArchitectural structure in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK4.1 km
- Black Loch CrannogCrannog in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK5.0 km
- Aldouran Wetland Garden & Woodland TrailsProtected area5.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United Kingdom guide.
More in United Kingdom: History
- Stonehenge: Neolithic henge monument in Amesbury, Wiltshire, England, UK
- British Museum: national museum in London, United Kingdom
- Bath, Somerset
- Principality of Sealand: micronation in the North Sea
- Buckingham Palace: official London residence and principal workplace of the British monarch
- Tower Bridge: bascule and suspension bridge in London
Every United Kingdom place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is North West Castle?
It is a castle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK in United Kingdom.
When is the best time to visit North West Castle?
April to September. In June there are 17 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 57.
How do you get to North West Castle?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 156 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United Kingdom is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United Kingdom map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Castle of St John, Stranraer Museum, Craigcaffie Tower. The rest is in the United Kingdom guide.
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