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Dolebury Warren Iron Age Hill Fort

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Dolebury Warren Iron Age Hill Fort

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Dolebury Warren Iron Age Hill Fort

Recommended by 65 hikers out of 67

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Location: Churchill, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Beacon Batch & Dolebury Warren loop from Burrington Combe — Mendip Hills

11.6km

03:22

300m

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

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2. Dolebury Warren & Beacon Batch loop from Blagdon — Mendip Hills

16.7km

04:45

390m

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

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3. Beacon Batch Summit Trig Point – Burrington Combe loop from Burrington

12.5km

03:41

360m

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

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Mendip Hills National Landscape

March 2, 2021

As part of the nature reserve management there are sheep grazing to protect the rare plants and flowers that the grassland supports. It is important to keep your dog under close control and on a lead at all times on Dolebury Warren.

Dolebury Warren is an Site of Special Scientific Interest. It is owned by the National Trust and managed by Avon Wildlife Trust. The unusual mixture of wildflowers makes this a nationally important site for wildlife. 'Lime-loving' plants like rockrose flourish alongside such 'acid-loving' plants as bell heather, which survive on patches of acidic sand blown onto the site during the ice age.

The visible remains of Dolebury's past include the imposing double ramparts of an Iron Age hill fort and a medieval rabbit warren. This is a nationally protected site of archaeological interest.

Dan Hobson

January 1, 2021

Dolebury Warren is an Iron Age hill fort that was built 3,000 years ago. The ditches, walls and ramparts are still visible today. From the fort, you get wonderful views over the Bristol Channel and into Wales. The area is now in the care of the National Trust and is a haven for wildflowers and butterflies.

Ju & Ka Ma

September 19, 2019

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Location: Churchill, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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Dolebury Warren Iron Age Hill Fort

1. Beacon Batch & Dolebury Warren loop from Burrington Combe — Mendip Hills

2. Dolebury Warren & Beacon Batch loop from Blagdon — Mendip Hills

3. Beacon Batch Summit Trig Point – Burrington Combe loop from Burrington

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