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Cycle Link
 

This cycle trail is designed for touring bikes and uses the forest road to link Bury Ditches car park and the Colstey entrance on the A488.

The Bury Ditches car park has bike stands to enable cyclist to secure their bikes whilst they visit the hill fort.

How to get there:

Cycle Link 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

Family mountain biking on a forest road

Bury Ditches Hill Fort Car Park Facilities.
ParkingEasy Access
Grade of trail:
Moderate
Trail waymarking:
Length of trail:
3.2 miles
Approximate time of trail:
up to 1 hour
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
Bury Ditches is home to one of the best-preserved hill forts in the country, dating from about 500BC. The spectacular 360 degree views from the top make the steady climb worthwhile. Lock your bike at the bike stands in the car park and take the detour on foot.
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