This footpath to the west of Eggardon hill creates a nice short loop from the car park at the top of the hill. The walking is along a grassy path across fields, down the steep bank which forms the front face of the hill and back up to the hill via south Eggerdon Farm & North Eggerdon Farm.

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August 16, 2024

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Eggardon Hill is a prehistoric hillfort, and sits at 827ft above sea level.
The hill provides extensive views of the surrounding countryside and the English Channel to the south. The …

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Eggardon Hill West Loop – View from Eggardon Hill loop from Powerstock

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Elevation 260 m

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Location: Askerswell, West Dorset, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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