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Walbury Hill Summit
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In the crook of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Walbury Hill lies overlooking the Kennet Valley. Such good views in the south of England can only …
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Dan Hobson
August 18, 2020
Hiking
At 974 feet (297 m) above sea level, Walbury Hill is the highest natural point in South East England. It is also the highest chalk hill in England. On the summit is Walbury Camp Iron Age hill fort. The haunting monument of Combe Gibbet stands on the adjoining Gallows Down.
David Howells
July 3, 2023
Hiking
Walbury Hill is the county high point of Berkshire at 297 metres, it is the highest natural point in South East England. It is marked by a triangulation pillar.
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