A66 Castle ruins and doggiestop near Bowes, County Durham
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Easy to reach from the A66, this castle ruin is a good doggiestop and fun for kids too. Free entry and plenty of fresh air.
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MaxtheBlackLab
Green 45 Points
Vivienne3608
Green 47 PointsEgglestone Castle
Egglestone Castle is a good little leg stretch for your dog. It's gated castle ruins so no sheep etc. Easy to find off the A66.
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Nice stop with river access
Stopped for a quick break. We parked further down the hill in a parking space and walked through along the river through the woods.