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Bury Ditches And Colstey Wood


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Harvesting work is moving on and we have had to close all the waymarked trails due to timber being felled and hauled along and close to the tracks.

 

Visitors can still visit the hillfort but will not be able to go further into the woods.

 

We hope the work will be completed by March.

 

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.

Closest postcode SY78BD

Postcode SY7 8BD

OS Grid Reference: SO 335 839
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

Start your visit from:

Bury Ditches Hill Fort Car Park

What's on in The Marches

February

  • Play!
    Wednesday 15 February 2012

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Bury Ditches sculpture

Facilities and Activities

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WalkingCyclingHorse RidingHeritageView Point
Walking
There are three waymarked walking trails to enjoy.
Cycling
Cycling is permitted on Forest roads and bridleways.
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Riding is permitted on bridleways and forest roads.

Contact:

Georgina Sharp
Recreation Ranger
01584 813826
e-mail: georgina.sharp@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
The Marches booklet is full of maps and information for 9 Forestry Commission woodlands in the area including Bury Ditches. 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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