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

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

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

01:19

4.86km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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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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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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1.16 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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1.72 km

Burrough Hill Country Park

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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.

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.84 km

793 m

136 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.53 km

1.25 km

793 m

270 m

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Monday 18 May

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93 %

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

Burrough Hill Fort

Burrough Hill Iron Age Fort

Burrough Hill Summit

Burrough Hill Country Park

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