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Burrough Hill Country Park – Burrough Hill Iron Age Fort loop from Burrough Hill

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Burrough Hill Country Park – Burrough Hill Iron Age Fort loop from Burrough Hill

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Burrough Hill Country Park – Burrough Hill Iron Age Fort loop from Burrough Hill

01:54

6.99km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Start point

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665 m

Burrough Hill Country Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Situated between Burrough on the Hill and Somerby, south of Melton Mowbray, Burrough Hill Country Park is a significant and well-preserved Iron Age hill fort.

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6.02 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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6.43 km

Burrough Hill Fort

Highlight • Historical Site

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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6.99 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.42 km

1.94 km

614 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.03 km

1.94 km

1.14 km

898 m

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