Dunskey Castle

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(134) · Historical landmark in Portpatrick, United Kingdom
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Dunskey Castle is a ruined, 12th-century tower house or castle, located 0. 5 miles south of the village of Portpatrick, Rhinns, Wigtownshire, on the …

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Feb 27, 2025
Park in Portpatrick, it's free. Then head up the steps at the far left of the bay (as you are facing the sea). The hike up isn't too strenuous and there are benches to rest every so often. You'll fin…Full review by one9eighty
Jan 6, 2025
Stunning caste ruins and beautiful surroundings. It's really worth walk around. Beautiful views over the cliffs and little bay with beachFull review by Marta_skorubska
Dec 21, 2024
It was a lovely walk to the castle from Portpatrick. From Dunskey car park, there's two ways to walk, one is up a fairly steep hill and along a hilltop path. The other way to the left of the steep pa…Full review by 612busterb

Questions & answers

Q:
Are there laundry facilities available that we can use while we are there?
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If you are staying in one of the pleasant holiday caravan sites close by there are self service laundromats available.
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How close is the nearest International Airport to Dunskey Castle?
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Prestwick airport is the nearest roughly 1 hour away.
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Answer by michael m · Oct 18, 2018
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Is the castle ruins still roped off? I couldn't gather whether this is temporary or permanent. Thanks in advance.
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I believe it is due to the proximity to the edge of the cliff
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Is there a coffe shop
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Nothing there sorry,just the castle remains on the cliff edge,quite eery.
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hi where did you park before starting the walk
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There is a car park on the shore in Portpatrick right at the bottom of the steps leading to the Castle.
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