Middleham Castle, (EH)

Parking picnics welcome in grounds dogs on leads only no toilets. No disabled car park, but there is a setting down point on the road outside the entrance. Castle and grounds all accessible except keep, on smooth grass steep spiral staircase to top of keep two seats provided. Shop not accessible, but snacks are available.

This childhood home of Richard III stands controlling the river that winds through Wensleydale. There is a massive 12th century keep with splendid views of the surrounding countryside from the battlements.