点评:Kendal Castle was built around 1184–1200, as it’s been in decline since the 15th-16th century, it’s a ruin and has been for centuries, Edinburgh Castle it is not. Its on a steepish hill, overlooking the town, all ascents involve a climb uphill to the top. There is a lovely panoramic view of the town and surrounding Lakeland hills, once up there. Locals use the Castle mainly to walk their dog or for exercise. Other than the ruin and a couple of information boards and the odd bench, there is not much to see. The council, who own the land, do not keep some of the surrounding area, at its best.
Certain parts, at the bottom perimeter have thick mud in winter or after lots of rainfall, so be prepared and wear appropriate footwear. It’s not really suitable for prams etc, but if you want to take one, the best entrance for them is off the Castle Road entrance, by the ‘kissing gate’. The other entrance is at the top of ‘Sunnyside’ which leads on from Parr Street, to the side of Fletcher Park. This involves a steep walk up hill, through another ‘kissing gate’ and up some steep steps, with a handrail. The ‘Parr Street’ entrance is the best if walking from town. At the front of the Town Hall, opposite Home Bargains, turn left into Lowther St, walk down the street on the RHS. At the very bottom, turn right and walk along the river, until you reach the footbridge. Walk over the footbridge to the main road on the other side. Cross the road at the zebra crossing, turn right and walk a short distance until you reach ‘Parr Street’ turn left into ‘Parr Street’ (street sign says Parr Street, leading to Aynam Court & Sunnyside). Walk to the very top of the street (Sunnyside), to find the entrance to the Castle grounds.
翻译:肯德尔城堡建于1184年至1200年之间。自15至16世纪起便逐渐荒废,几个世纪以来一直是一片废墟,远非爱丁堡城堡可比。城堡坐落于一座较为陡峭的山丘上,俯瞰着整个小镇,要到达那里必须一路向上攀登。登上山顶后,便能欣赏到小镇及周边湖区群山的绝美全景。当地人主要将这里作为遛狗或锻炼的场所。除了废墟、几块信息牌以及偶尔可见的长椅外,别无他物。没什么可看的。拥有这片土地的市政委员会并未把周边区域维护得很好。
在边界底部的一些地方,冬季或大雨之后会积有厚厚的泥泞,因此请做好准备并穿上合适的鞋子。这里其实不太适合推婴儿车等使用;不过如果你想带婴儿车前来,最佳入口便是位于Castle Road上的那个带“双向门”的入口。另一个入口则在Parr Street延伸出的‘Sunnyside’顶端。位于弗莱彻公园的侧面。从这里需要沿着陡峭的坡道上行,穿过另一道“双向门”,再沿着带有扶手的陡梯往上走。如果从镇中心出发,走“帕尔街”入口最为便捷。在市政厅前,也就是Home Bargains商店对面,向左转进入洛瑟街,然后沿着街道右侧前行。走到尽头后向右转,沿着河边行走,直至抵达人行桥。过桥后即可到达对岸的主干道。在斑马线处过马路,然后向右走一小段距离,直到看到“Parr Street”。接着向左转入“Parr Street”(路牌上写着Parr Street,通往Aynam Court和Sunnyside)。沿着这条街一直走到尽头(即Sunnyside),就能看到城堡的入口了。