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Chieftains Walk
 

This walk involves a short sharp ascent to the crowning hill fort and superb view.

How to get there:

Chieftains Walk can be started from Bury Ditches Hill Fort Car Park in Bury Ditches And Colstey Wood which 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: SO334839

Views across the ramparts at Bury Ditches Iron Age Hill Fort

Bury Ditches Hill Fort Car Park Facilities.
ParkingEasy Access
Grade of trail:
Stout waterproof footwearDemanding
Trail waymarking:
blue
Length of trail:
1.3 miles
Approximate time of trail:
1 - 1.5 hours
Open or closed:
open


Marches leaflet

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.

What to see now
The 360 degree views from the top of the fort make the walk worth it.
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