Burrough Hill Summit – Rise Hill Spinney loop from Somerby

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Burrough Hill Summit – Rise Hill Spinney loop from Somerby

Moderate

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Burrough Hill Summit – Rise Hill Spinney loop from Somerby

02:17

8.40km

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: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.61 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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3.96 km

Grassy Ridge Descent

Highlight • Trail

Be aware this is technically a no cycling location

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4.01 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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5.01 km

View of Melton

Highlight • Other

5.58 km

Rise Hill Spinney

Highlight • Forest

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

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6.24 km

Punch Bowl Covert

Forest

8.39 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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