Distance: .2 miles
Difficulty: short walk, but straight up
Bancroft Castle located in Groton MA is a popular short hike with some beautiful views. The history of this castle was build by a General in the early 1900’s. Unfortunately he ran out of money before finishing the property and it was sold to a local doctor who used it as a sanatorium. After the sanatorium closed the castle was turned into a hunting club before it burned in 1932.
There are two parking options. One behind Gibbett Hill Restaurant off of Lowell Rd. The second option is on Lowell Road, but there is limited parking and it is closed from dusk to dawn. We were able to get a parking on Lowell Road. It is a short, but steep walk up to the castle.
The castle ruins are beautiful and so fun to walk around.
When I posted a video on Instagram, I had so many people message me that they take photo’s there.
Make sure you walk up the path/hill and check out the beautiful view.
