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Bury Ditches And Colstey Wood
 

Bury Ditches is home to one of the best-preserved hill forts in the country, dating from about 500BC. Come and meet Llew, the Iron Age boy, who helps visitors, young and old, enjoy the site.


There is a relief plan of the fort at the start of the walks and information in Braille.


The spectacular views from the top make the steady climb worthwhile whilst visitors who are looking for a more level walk can follow the forest road past the barrier to a bench and a wonderful view.

How to get there:

Bury Ditches And Colstey Wood is part of The Marches. Clun is the nearest town or village.

Located down a country lane between Clunton and Lydbury North, the woodland is signposted from the B4368 and B4385.

OS Grid Reference: SO 35 78

Start your visit from:

Bury Ditches Hill Fort Car Park

Other places to go in The Marches

Bury Ditches sculpture

Facilities:

ParkingEasy Access

Activities:

WalkingCyclingHorse RidingHeritageView Point
walking

There are three waymarked walking trails to enjoy.

cycling

Cycling is permitted on Forest roads and bridleways.

horse riding

Riding is permitted on bridleways and forest roads.

Contact:

Georgina Sharp
Recreation Ranger
01584 813826
e-mail: georgina.sharp@forestry.gsi.gov.uk


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What's of interest
The Marches booklet is hot off the press with maps and information for Forestry Commission woodlands in the area including Bury Ditches. It is available from some local outlets or send a cheque for £1.50 to the Forestry Commission, Mortimer Forest Office, Ludlow SY8 2HD and we will send one to you. Please remember to include your address.

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