Motte Of Urr

It is only when you try to clamber up to the top of this earthwork that you realise quite how impressive it is, as there are ditches between the three different levels that can't be seen from outside. When the river used to branch down both sides of the Motte it would have made a formidable defensive site. Note that if you approach from the main road to the East you will have to cross a foot bridge a short distance to the south. Well with a visit.
Apr 7th, 2023

Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No More
Oct 1st, 2022

Great place to drop by if you're in the area and are interested in history, wildflowers or great views of valleys. A substantial and impressive earthwork formerly supporting a motte and bailey castle, of which nothing remains. There's no formal parking and prob only place for 1 car to park either side of the VERY DEEP ford, but don't worry, no one else will be there. If you come from the main road side there's footbridge access over the river. If you come from Castle Douglas there's some narrow country lanes to negotiate but nothing too taxing. There's no history board, so brush up beforehand.
Aug 18th, 2022

Built by badgers, for badgers. Sadly some badgers have died whilst performing recent construction work at the Motte site. All in all, Great Motte.
May 8th, 2021

Very Tranquill little place with a sighting of 6 Sand Martins making it even better.
Oct 12th, 2020