Badbury Rings is an Iron Age hill fort and Scheduled Monument in east Dorset, England. In the Roman era a temple was located immediately west of the fort, and there …

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October 15, 2023

Running

Bradbury Rings is an Iron Age hill fort. The Romans built a temple here and there was a Romano-British town known as Vindocladia nearby.

Today, you can run the earthworks and around the edge, it's fun and fascinating.

The National Trust own and manage the site but it's open access to all.

Kit P

February 23, 2021

Hiking

This incredibly impressive Iron Age hillfort lies in an area with Bronze Age remnants, Roman remains and numerous other historic markers. Badbury Rings is one of a well-defined string of Iron Age hillforts that stretches through Dorset from Hengistbury Head to Hambledon Hill.

Owned by the National Trust, this fort is free to explore and offers wonderful views of the surroundings.

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Badbury Rings, White Mill & Shapwick loop — Cranborne Chase

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Embark on the moderate Badbury Rings, White Mill & Shapwick loop, a 8.0-mile (12.9 km) hike through the picturesque Dorset countryside. This route, taking about 3 hours and 21 minutes…

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Badbury Rings and White Mill loop — National Trust

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The Hardy Way

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Hike a moderate 11.2-mile section of The Hardy Way through Cranborne Chase, featuring Badbury Rings and diverse landscapes.

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Elevation 100 m

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Location: Shapwick, East Dorset, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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Badbury Rings Iron Age hillfort

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Badbury Rings and White Mill loop — National Trust

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