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WOW!! Well, I did not expect to see Red Deer!! There were loads of them just roaming in the park! Its early September, so their antlers are looking particularly beautiful; ready for rutting season

Doors are open in the day time.

The doors are open in the daytime. Views from the benches overlooking the severn vale not to be missed.

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

Cute little church! I'm FAR from religious, but the old buildings are beautiful, it's worth a peek

The Church of Saint John the Baptist is late Norman or Transitional, and is some 900 years old. It has two effigies of knights: one is late 14th century, carved in wood; and the other is dated to 1240, carved in stone, featuring a very large shield. These two are considered to have been lords of the local manor. The church is of late Norman period, and although it has been much enlarged and altered, much of the original work remains. In the nave there is an arcade of Normal columns, there are two Norman windows and the tower is also Norman. In the churchyard at Old Sodbury is a number of old bale-tombs; these were tombs for rich merchants. Some of the gravestones date back to the early 19th century. Just outside the churchyard on the hillside is a topograph (a large stone with an engraving), installed to commemorate the second millennium, that shows Old Sodbury in relation to its geographical surroundings. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Sodbury)

A very picturesque spot with some lovely lanes in the area to follow, as well as a few good climbs.

The Church of Saint John the Baptist is around 900 years old and is a very interesting building to explore. It has two effigies of knights: one is late 14th century, carved in wood; the other is dated to 1240, carved in stone. The church is of late Norman period. Although it has been enlarged and altered, much of the original work remains. There are great views from the churchyard, too.