Crowned with the ramparts of an Iron Age hill fort, Eggardon affords king-of-the-castle-views across the Dorset countryside. There are two Bronze Age burial mounds here too.<br><br>See the skies above Eggardon Hill alive with colour at the annual Eggerdon Kite Festival, held here in September.
Traditionally thought of as Dorset's highest peak (277m), until it was recently found to be a few feet shy of its neighbour, Lewesdon Hill. Height notwithstanding, the Iron Age hill fort atop this flat-topped hill provides great views over the lush Marshwood Vale in west Dorset. Walk the ancient ramparts in a circular loop to take in the 360 degree panorama across the gentle rolling hills, whilst buzzards wheel overhead. Reach it off the B3164 Broadwindsor road.
Thanks to Dorset National Landscape website we can bring you three delightful heritage trails aound the bustling market town, and a sculpture trail taking you to the green open spaces around Bridport. Take a look at the link to their website for further details of each walk.
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20 August 2023
Crowned with the ramparts of an Iron Age hill fort, Eggardon affords king-of-the-castle-views across the Dorset countryside. There are two Bronze Age burial mounds here too.<br><br>See the skies above Eggardon Hill alive with colour at the annual Eggerdon Kite Festival, held here in September.
6 July 2016
Traditionally thought of as Dorset's highest peak (277m), until it was recently found to be a few feet shy of its neighbour, Lewesdon Hill. Height notwithstanding, the Iron Age hill fort atop this flat-topped hill provides great views over the lush Marshwood Vale in west Dorset. Walk the ancient ramparts in a circular loop to take in the 360 degree panorama across the gentle rolling hills, whilst buzzards wheel overhead. Reach it off the B3164 Broadwindsor road.
Thanks to Dorset National Landscape website we can bring you three delightful heritage trails aound the bustling market town, and a sculpture trail taking you to the green open spaces around Bridport. Take a look at the link to their website for further details of each walk.