According to the information board, this fort is one of the finest Iron Age forts in Scotland. It belonged to the Selgovae tribe, and had a high inner enclosure and several timber roundhouses. I wonder if those guys remarked, too, on what beautiful scenery they lived in?

Yvonne

April 5, 2021

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Multi period hill fort, would have had several internal wooden huts. Evidence from bronze age and Romans.

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1. Bessie's Hill and Castle O'er Trail

8.43km

02:19

140m

Hike the moderate Bessie's Hill and Castle O'er Trail, a 5.2-mile route through ancient Iron Age hillforts with valley views.

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2. Castle O'er Hill Fort loop from Saugh Hill

8.21km

02:18

160m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Castle O'er Hill Fort – Bessie's Hill Iron Age Fort loop from White Esk

9.30km

02:35

170m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Distance 508 m

Uphill 50 m

Downhill 20 m

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Monday 16 March

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Castle O'er Hill Fort

1. Bessie's Hill and Castle O'er Trail

2. Castle O'er Hill Fort loop from Saugh Hill

3. Castle O'er Hill Fort – Bessie's Hill Iron Age Fort loop from White Esk

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