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View of the Isle of Portland – Lambert's Castle Hillfort loop from Coney's Castle Hill Fort

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Whitchurch Canonicorum

View of the Isle of Portland – Lambert's Castle Hillfort loop from Coney's Castle Hill Fort

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View of the Isle of Portland – Lambert's Castle Hillfort loop from Coney's Castle Hill Fort

01:22

4.78km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5 m

Free parking

Highlight • Parking

who doesn't love a bit of free parking!? even slept here over night.

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6 m

Coney's Castle Hillfort and Bluebell Woods

Highlight • Forest

This Iron Age hillfort is the smaller cousin of Lambert’s Castle, a little to the north. With ancient woodland and a fantastic spring bluebell display, Coney’s Castle is a peaceful …

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1.28 km

View of Pilsdon Pen and Lewesdon Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lewesdon Hill is the highest point in Dorset

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1.28 km

View of Golden Cap and Thorncombe Beacon

Highlight • Viewpoint

#NT Golden Cap is the highest point on the South Coast

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1.36 km

If you look toward the southeast from the ramparts of Lambert’s Castle, you’ll spot a strange, grey shape tethered to the horizon like a giant stone ship trying to escape into the Channel. That’s the Isle of Portland!

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1.52 km

Lambert's Castle Hillfort

Highlight • Viewpoint

Around 2,500-years-old, this Iron Age hillfort sits at the north end of the appropriately-named Lambert’s Castle Hill. You’ll find evidence of earthworks here and lovely views of the surrounding landscapes, …

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2.62 km

View of Lyme Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take your binoculars

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3.73 km

View of the Sea Towards Charmouth

Highlight • Natural

Take a picnic as there are lots of benches to take in the panoramic views

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4.78 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.30 km

1.75 km

709 m

Surfaces

4.05 km

709 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

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View of the Isle of Portland – Lambert's Castle Hillfort loop from Coney's Castle Hill Fort

Free parking

Coney's Castle Hillfort and Bluebell Woods

View of Pilsdon Pen and Lewesdon Hill

View of Golden Cap and Thorncombe Beacon