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Location: Stourpaine, North Dorset, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Hod Hill & Hambledon Hill loop

9.65km

02:50

280m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Hambledon and Hod Hills — National Trust

6.64km

01:57

190m

Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Hod Hill – Hod Hill Entrance loop from Shroton

6.07km

01:43

130m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Kit P

January 12, 2021

Rising above the village of Stourpaine and the River Stour, Hod Hill is one of the chain of Iron Age hillforts that stretch from Hambledon Hill to Hengistbury Head. Hod Hill is also home to a Roman fort and is now managed by the National Trust.

Hod Hill has deep ramparts making it a fun place to walk, especially for children. Grassy and abounding in insects, butterflies and plantlife, spring and summer bring out the best of the landscape here.

The Stour Valley Way path goes right through the centre of the fort, providing fantastic views on this mostly low-lying trail.

Rona 🐶 + Dad (John)

February 1, 2024

Hod Hill is fabulous at any time but in my opinion is best visited at cowslip time - you’ll never have seen so many in one place in your lifetime. It’s simply stunning.

Mike Cree

July 6, 2024

Came here in a storm...... wow was it fun on the ramparts!!! Pretty sure I spent most of my time on my backside. Amazing views even with bad weather

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Elevation 140 m

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Location: Stourpaine, North Dorset, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

Hod Hill

1. Hod Hill & Hambledon Hill loop

2. Hambledon and Hod Hills — National Trust

3. Hod Hill – Hod Hill Entrance loop from Shroton

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