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Burrough Hill Iron Age Fort – Burrough Hill Summit loop from Great Dalby

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Burrough Hill Iron Age Fort – Burrough Hill Summit loop from Great Dalby

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Burrough Hill Iron Age Fort – Burrough Hill Summit loop from Great Dalby

03:01

11.1km

160m

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: April 22, 2026

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3.52 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. The grassy area inside the earthbanks is an ideal safe area for children to play and work off their energy.

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3.88 km

Grassy Ridge Descent

Highlight • Trail

Be aware this is technically a no cycling location

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3.92 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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4.23 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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4.79 km

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.

Besides its historical importance, the park provides diverse wildlife habitats and various areas for visitors.

Once known for foxhunting and as the reputed birthplace of Stilton cheese, the area has transformed into a mix of arable, dairy, beef, and sheep farming today.

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11.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.04 km

2.01 km

617 m

395 m

Surfaces

4.71 km

1.61 km

1.25 km

1.09 km

617 m

Elevation

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Monday 25 May

31°C

14°C

70 %

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Burrough Hill Iron Age Fort – Burrough Hill Summit loop from Great Dalby

Burrough Hill Iron Age Fort

Grassy Ridge Descent

Burrough Hill Fort

Burrough Hill Summit

Burrough Hill Country Park

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