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Dunster

Bat's Castle Iron Age Hillfort – Gallox Hill Fort loop from Dunster

Easy

4.7

(3)

11

hikers

Bat's Castle Iron Age Hillfort – Gallox Hill Fort loop from Dunster

01:32

5.25km

150m

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: April 16, 2026

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Exmoor National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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90 m

Tall Trees Trail, Nutcombe Bottom

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Take this road if you like hill climbing it's long and steep but with some great views

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3.06 km

Bat's Castle Iron Age Hillfort

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Bat's Castle is an Iron Age hillfort on the hill above Dunster. The old earth works are clearly visible and it's obvious why the position was chosen, the views in …

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3.84 km

Gallox Hill Fort

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This is an Iron Age fort measuring 100 meters by 80 meters. It features an external ditch with a prominent bank.

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5.25 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.83 km

1.03 km

280 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.87 km

651 m

381 m

323 m

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Lowest point (70 m)

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Monday 27 April

14°C

8°C

35 %

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