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Notable fort · York and North Yorkshire, York and North Yorkshire

Bolton Castle

Bolton Castle is a fort in York and North Yorkshire, York and North Yorkshire.

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Bolton Castle: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Bolton Castle

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Bolton Castle — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 54.32212, -1.94966. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Bolton Castle open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Bolton Castle yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Bolton Castle?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Bolton Castle?

    Nearby: Bolton Castle (fort, 0 km), Penhill Preceptory (fort, 4 km), St Andrews, Aysgarth (church, 5 km), Penhill Crags (viewpoint, 7 km), The Forbidden Corner (park, 10 km), Swaledale (sanctuary, 11 km).

    Is Bolton Castle worth visiting?

    Bolton Castle is listed as a notable fort in York and North Yorkshire on Spotwander.