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War Dike

War Dike is a fort in York and North Yorkshire, York and North Yorkshire.

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War Dike: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit War Dike

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach War Dike — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 54.38408, -0.47192. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is War Dike open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for War Dike yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit War Dike?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near War Dike?

    Nearby: St Margaret's Church (fort, 7 km), St Stephen's (church, 9 km), All Saints' (church, 14 km), Peasholm Park (park, 14 km), Raincliffe Woods (park, 14 km), St Mary's (church, 15 km).

    Is War Dike worth visiting?

    War Dike is listed as a notable fort in York and North Yorkshire on Spotwander.