← Walk Kempsey Approx. 4.5 miles · Moderate

Pirton Castle

A circular walk from Kempsey Common into the countryside towards Pirton Castle, the Croome landscape folly, before returning to the common.

StartKempsey Common, Bestman’s Lane

TerrainCommon land, countryside paths and lanes

DifficultyModerate

Route guide

Follow the walk

Start at Kempsey Common and follow the signed countryside paths away from the village.
Continue across farmland and lanes towards the Pirton side of the parish.
The route approaches the countryside around Pirton Castle; remain on public rights of way.
Turn back towards Kempsey using the connecting lanes and field paths.
Re-enter Kempsey Common and return to the starting point.

Countryside Code

Respect everyone · protect the environment · enjoy the outdoors. Leave gates and property as you find them, take litter home, keep dogs under effective control and follow local signs.