Lower Down loop from Bury Ditches

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Lower Down loop from Bury Ditches

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Lower Down loop from Bury Ditches

01:11

3.90km

140m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

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212 m

Lower Down

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2.28 km

Bury Ditches hillfort (Sunny Hill)

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Sunny Hill is the site of Bury Ditches, an Iron Age hillfort dating back to around 500 BC. The fort is exceptionally well-preserved and has impressive defensive earthworks. Once covered …

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Bury Ditches Iron Age Hill Fort

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Bury Ditches is an Iron Age hill fort from about 500BC. It is one of the best kept hill forts in England. There are great views to be had of …

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.39 km

1.25 km

1.18 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.25 km

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

13°C

6°C

25 %

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Lower Down loop from Bury Ditches

Lower Down

Bury Ditches hillfort (Sunny Hill)

Bury Ditches Iron Age Hill Fort

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