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

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

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

01:16

4.77km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.07 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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2.26 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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2.66 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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4.72 km

Stags and Hounds Pub

Highlight • Pub

Nice pub. Great foodm

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4.77 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.47 km

2.12 km

142 m

Surfaces

2.47 km

1.09 km

1.08 km

< 100 m

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Tuesday 19 May

18°C

11°C

49 %

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

Burrough Hill Summit

Burrough Hill Iron Age Fort

Burrough Hill Fort

Stags and Hounds Pub

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