Burrough Hill Iron Age Fort – Burrough Hill Summit loop from Somerby

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Burrough Hill Iron Age Fort – Burrough Hill Summit loop from Somerby

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Burrough Hill Iron Age Fort – Burrough Hill Summit loop from Somerby

01:59

7.49km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.48 km

Punch Bowl Covert

Forest

3.14 km

Rise Hill Spinney

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful wooded area with lots of wildlife - birds, muntjack deer, lovely trees.

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4.26 km

Burrough Hill Iron Age Fort

Highlight • Historical Site

A great place to stop and have a picnic, just a short walk from the car park, with extensive views of the surroundings There's a toposcope to help identify things. …

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4.45 km

Burrough Hill Summit

Highlight • Summit

Burrough Hill (210m) commands views over the surrounding countryside for miles around. A great place for a hill fort as discovered back in the early Iron age.

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4.76 km

Burrough Hill - Iron Age hillfort in Burrough on the Hill, 7 miles south of Melton Mowbray. Situated on a promontory about 210 metres (690 ft) above sea level, the site commands views over the surrounding countryside for miles around.

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4.80 km

Grassy Ridge Descent

Highlight • Trail

Be aware this is technically a no cycling location

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6.87 km

Bell Inn

Highlight • Pub

While the village of Stilton is renowned for its namesake cheese, production is restricted to Derbyshire, Leicestershire, and Nottinghamshire due to Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) regulations [1]. However, visitors …

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7.49 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.43 km

2.28 km

1.87 km

694 m

165 m

Surfaces

3.90 km

2.36 km

715 m

435 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

13°C

7°C

36 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 31.0 km/h

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Comments

July 18, 2021,Burrough Iron Age Fortress Loop AT SUNRISE!

One of my favourite Leicestershire Walks... accessible but beautiful! Stunning views over the county and walk it on a clear day at sunrise to make it extra special!