Access
Parking
The small car park is level tarmac.
Approach to site
The visitor centre is 12m from the car park. The castle is then a further 12m across gravel and along a flat stone path.
Visitor centre
The visitor centre has step-free access.
Monument
The West Tower is up 13 stone steps with a handrail on one side, which leads to the great hall. A spiral staircase of 37 stone steps with handrail, takes visitors to the West Tower battlements.
The Laigh Hall in the East Tower is accessed on the ground floor by a ramp. There is a step at the entrance (step-free access can be arranged by the steward). A spiral staircase of 26 steps with a handrail, leads to the first floor hall, which has a painted ceiling.
The stairs (with handrail) continue with:
- 19 steps to the bedroom
- a further 18 steps to the East Tower battlements
A wooden walkway of 12 steps joins the two towers at first floor level.
The walkway around the battlements has an uneven surface.
Toilets
There is an adapted toilet on site.
Dogs
Assistance dogs are permitted at all our sites and within roofed areas.
Visitors' dogs are allowed at Huntingtower Castle, but are not permitted in roofed areas.
Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times and not left unattended. A no fouling rule applies at all our sites.
Access Guide
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