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South West England

Sturminster Newton

Castle ruins

South West England

Sturminster Newton

Castle ruins

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Castle ruins

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Location: Sturminster Newton, North Dorset, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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November 26, 2025

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Sturminster Newton 'Castle' is the ruinous remains of a 14th-century medieval manor house constructed within the earthworks of an Iron Age hillfort. Originally belonging to Glastonbury Abbey, it was later granted to Katherine Parr by Henry VIII. The remains, which are on private land, are a Grade II* listed building and a Scheduled Ancient Monument.

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Fiddleford Mill – Sturminster Newton Mill loop from Hammoon

7.75km

02:05

100m

100m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate

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Fiddleford Mill – Sturminster Newton Mill loop from Sturminster Newton

7.80km

02:05

90m

90m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate

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Cutt Mill Ruins – Sturminster Newton Castle loop from Fifehead Neville

11.7km

03:07

130m

130m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate

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Elevation 110 m

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Location: Sturminster Newton, North Dorset, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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