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Follies · Yorkshire & the Humber

Ross Castle

Free admission

Ross Castle — Folly or eyecatcher.

Ross Castle, follies in Yorkshire & the Humber

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Cleethorpes · 0.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Ross Castle is a folly in Yorkshire — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Cleethorpes, about 0.6 km away. Postcode area DN35.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI
  • Ramsar wetland: Humber Estuary

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Ross Castle is a folly located in North East Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, with the postcode DN35. It is situated within a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is part of the RAMSAR listed Humber Estuary, highlighting its ecological significance.

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Coordinates
53.5582, -0.0249
Parish
North East Lincolnshire, unparished area
Postcode
DN35 8LQ
Parliamentary constituency
Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes
Nearest railway station
Cleethorpes0.6 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ross Castle?
Ross Castle is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN35 8LQ), in the parish of North East Lincolnshire, unparished area.
Is Ross Castle a protected site?
Yes — Ross Castle is part of the Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Humber Estuary Ramsar wetland.
Is Ross Castle free to visit?
Yes, Ross Castle is free to enter.
How do I get to Ross Castle?
The nearest railway station is Cleethorpes, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN35 8LQ.