Castle Ditches

Access unclearno public right of way confirmed — check locally before setting out

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Castle Ditches is one of 18 castles the Albion Guide maps in Wiltshire. It sits inside Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape. Other castles nearby include Old Wardour Castle and Castle Rings. The closest station is Tisbury, 2 km to the north-west.

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