United Kingdom
England
South West England
Dorset
West Dorset
Winterborne Monkton
Maiden Castle Hillfort
United Kingdom
England
South West England
Dorset
West Dorset
Winterborne Monkton
Maiden Castle Hillfort
Maiden Castle Hillfort
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 59 out of 60 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Dorset National Landscape
Tips
Maiden Castle is a stunning hillfort with huge ramparts. It affords breathtaking views over the Dorset. Built during the 1st century BC, it is one of the largest and most complex Iron Age hillforts in Europe. Roughly the size of 50 football pitches, the fort would have protected hundreds of residents in its heyday. The site is in the care of English Heritage and is free to enter during reasonable daylight hours.
December 10, 2021
It is very impressive to walk along the extensive ramparts and enjoy the view of the surrounding countryside.
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•May 14, 2025
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