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Old Scotney Castle

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

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Old Scotney Castle is a castle in Kent. It is one of 22 castles the Albion Guide charts in the county. It sits within the High Weald National Landscape. The closest station is Wadhurst, 7.1 km to the west.

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More places to visit near Old Scotney Castle

Photo of the High Weald, a National Landscape in south east England.Highlight

High Weald

You’re inside itNational Landscape near Mayfield

Wooded ridges, sunken lanes and deep stream valleys across the old iron country of the south-east

Photo of Scotney Castle, a Grade I registered house & garden near Lamberhurst in the High Weald, Kent, south east England.Highlight

Scotney Castle

House & garden near Lamberhurst

Ruined moated castle in a picture garden.

0.3 km N

Photo of Bedgebury National Pinetum, a Grade II registered house & garden near Goudhurst in the High Weald, Kent, south east England.Highlight

Bedgebury National Pinetum

House & garden near Goudhurst

The national conifer collection, laced with waymarked trails and a treetop cycle route.

3.6 km SE

Photo of Bayham Abbey, a ruined abbey near Lamberhurst in the High Weald, East Sussex, south east England.Highlight

Bayham Abbey

Abbey · Premonstratensian near Lamberhurst

Premonstratensian Abbey at Bayham

4.1 km W

Photo of Pashley Manor Gardens, a garden near Ticehurst in the High Weald, East Sussex, south east England.Highlight

Pashley Manor Gardens

Garden near Ticehurst

Grade I manor with formal walled gardens and rolling borders, best known for its spring tulip festival.

6.4 km S

Photo of Union Mill, a windmill near Cranbrook in the High Weald, Kent, south east England.Highlight

Union Mill

Windmill near Cranbrook

The tallest smock mill in England, white weatherboarded and still milling flour on the edge of Cranbrook.

9 km E