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Hambledon and Hod Hills — National Trust

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4.7

(3)

21

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Hambledon and Hod Hills — National Trust

01:57

6.64km

190m

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Hod and Hambledon Hills are equally impressive neighbours. Both hillforts just a stone’s throw from each other, they make the perfect day’s hike. Both offer excellent views across Dorset’s pretty, undulating landscapes and have well-preserved ramparts to explore, making them ideal for family walks, too.

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Last updated: July 18, 2024

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Hambledon Hill Iron Age hill fort

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Hambledon Hill is hailed as one of the best-preserved Iron Age hill forts in Britain and is one of the most iconic Neolithic landscapes in Europe. Towering 623 feet (190 …

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Hod Hill

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Rising above the village of Stourpaine and the River Stour, Hod Hill is one of the chain of Iron Age hillforts that stretch from Hambledon Hill to Hengistbury Head. Hod …

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3.76 km

1.17 km

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331 m

202 m

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6.29 km

272 m

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June 24, 2022

Hod and Hambledon Hills are equally impressive neighbours. Both hillforts just a stone’s throw from each other, they make the perfect day’s hike. Both offer excellent views across Dorset’s pretty, undulating landscapes and have well-preserved ramparts to explore, making them ideal for family walks, too

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