This is an extraordinarily well-preserved example of an Iron Age hill fort. From the fort, you are rewarded with incredible views over the Frome Valley, Severn Vale and the Welsh mountains.

The Romans strengthened the fort for use as a camp to support their western frontier. In AD 577, the Saxon army used the fort as a camp before the Battle of Dyrham; a decisive military encounter between the West Saxons and the Britons of the West Country. The battle was a major victory for the Wessex forces.

Tom Rambler

October 18, 2017

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The finest and best preserved example oft an iron age hill fort along the Cotswold way.

Jeffery V. Moore

August 9, 2024

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The finest and best-preserved example of an Iron Age hill fort along the Cotswold Way.

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1. Old Sodbury & Little Sodbury loop via Woodcock Farm Hill Fort — The Cotswolds

4.29km

01:10

70m

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2. Old Sodbury & Woodcock Farm Hill Fort loop from Chipping Sodbury

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03:20

120m

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

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3. Uley Bury Iron Age Hill Fort loop from Chipping Sodbury

8.11km

02:11

100m

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

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Location: Little Sodbury, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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Uley Bury Iron Age Hill Fort

1. Old Sodbury & Little Sodbury loop via Woodcock Farm Hill Fort — The Cotswolds

2. Old Sodbury & Woodcock Farm Hill Fort loop from Chipping Sodbury

3. Uley Bury Iron Age Hill Fort loop from Chipping Sodbury

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