Old Wardour Castle – Wardour Woods loop from Ansty

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Old Wardour Castle – Wardour Woods loop from Ansty

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4.8

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Old Wardour Castle – Wardour Woods loop from Ansty

01:40

6.10km

90m

Hiking

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

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

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149 m

Old Wardour Castle

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Built at the end of the 14th century, Wardour Castle has had a turbulent history. The castle, which would once have been a luxury residence, suffered during the English Civil …

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1.29 km

Wardour Woods

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Great fun, usually passable through most weather

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4.89 km

View of St Giles House

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Twin trees on the right through a gap in the hedging. Beautiful.

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6.10 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.56 km

1.09 km

961 m

496 m

Surfaces

2.03 km

1.61 km

1.50 km

496 m

484 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 17 October

13°C

4°C

13 %

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Old Wardour Castle – Wardour Woods loop from Ansty

Old Wardour Castle

Wardour Woods

View of St Giles House

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