Bat's Castle is an Iron Age hillfort on the hill above Dunster. The old earth works are clearly visible and it's obvious why the position was chosen, the views in every direction are superb! This makes a great extension to a walk around Dunster.

FARID L

January 11, 2024

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Bats Castle is an Iron Age hillfort at the top of a 213-metre high hill in the parish of Carhampton south south west of Dunster in Somerset, England The site was identified in 1983 after some schoolboys found eight silver-plated coins dating from 102BC to AD350. It is on the highest point of Gallox Hill.

Javi Jaavii

September 15, 2023

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This is an Iron Age hillfort located very close to Dunster, from which you'll have good views of the surrounding area.

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1. Dunster Castle, Bat's Castle & Gallox Bridge loop from Dunster — Exmoor National Park

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2. Bat's Castle and Gallox Hill loop from Timberscombe

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Hike the moderate 7.8-mile Bat's Castle and Gallox Hill loop from Timberscombe, offering historical sites and panoramic Exmoor views.

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3. Dunster Village – Gallox Bridge loop from Dunster

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Elevation 210 m

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Location: Carhampton, West Somerset District, Somerset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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Bat's Castle Iron Age Hillfort

1. Dunster Castle, Bat's Castle & Gallox Bridge loop from Dunster — Exmoor National Park

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