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Windmill Hill Beacon – Holy Well, Burton Dassett loop from Burton Dassett

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Windmill Hill Beacon – Holy Well, Burton Dassett loop from Burton Dassett

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Windmill Hill Beacon – Holy Well, Burton Dassett loop from Burton Dassett

02:32

9.37km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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671 m

Windmill Hill Beacon

Highlight • Monument

There is documentary evidence for a windmill here from the Post Medieval period and possibly earlier. It was of the post mill type and was restored in the 1930s but …

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844 m

View of Burton Dassett Hills Country Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Burton Dassett Hills Country Park boasts 100 acres (40 ha) of rolling hills with breathtaking panoramic views. On a clear day, views stretch beyond Coventry. Opened in 1971, the park …

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993 m

Harts Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

A circular earthwork is clearly visible on the ground on Harts Hill. It measures approximately 15m internal diameter, the ditch is 2m wide and the entrance (facing SE) is 2.5m across.

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1.03 km

Burton Dassett Country Park

Highlight • Trail

Watch the grid at the bottom of the hill, can be busy with visitors in cars and also may have sheep! At the top get clear of the junction as it can be busy.

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1.05 km

Magpie Hill Summit and Viewpoint

Highlight • Summit

1.57 km

All Saints' Church, Burton Dassett

Highlight • Historical Site

All Saints is a Grade I-listed church in a picturesque setting on the Burton Dassett Hills. The church has 12th-century origins. However, the chancel and transepts are early 13th century …

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1.57 km

Holy Well, Burton Dassett

Highlight • Historical Site

This well is a bit of an enigma, in the deserted Burton Dassett village in Northend, is found a substantial well head which has claims to be a ‘Holy Well’ …

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3.71 km

Avon Dassett Reading Room

Highlight • Monument

Avon Dassett Reading Room is owned and managed by the Parish Council. The Reading Room was given to the village as a gift from Thomas Perry the owner of Bitham Hall in 1898.

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9.37 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.98 km

2.18 km

1.99 km

1.24 km

936 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.04 km

2.18 km

1.60 km

334 m

196 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Tuesday 11 August

33°C

12°C

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Comments

May 12, 2026,Windmill Hill Beacon – Holy Well, Burton Dassett loop from Burton Dassett

Lovely local walk woth devent elevation and great views. Be sure to visit the 3 village churches on route.

June 10, 2024,Magpie Hill - Fenny Compton - Avon Dassett - 6.8m

Great views from the Hills. Car parking is only allowed on the gravel car parks and its pay-and-display; £3,30 all day - no cash just card.

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Windmill Hill Beacon – Holy Well, Burton Dassett loop from Burton Dassett

Windmill Hill Beacon

View of Burton Dassett Hills Country Park

Harts Hill

Burton Dassett Country Park

Magpie Hill Summit and Viewpoint

All Saints' Church, Burton Dassett

Holy Well, Burton Dassett

Avon Dassett Reading Room

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