Hamdon Hillfort (Ham Hill) – Ham Hill Quarry Earthworks loop from South Petherton
Hamdon Hillfort (Ham Hill) – Ham Hill Quarry Earthworks loop from South Petherton
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Hamdon Hillfort (Ham Hill) – Ham Hill Quarry Earthworks loop from South Petherton
05:08
19.4km
170m
Hiking
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 13, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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793 m
Mere Lynches
Highlight • Historical Site
Only evidence of potential fortifications is the ditch what makes up the linch
Tip by
8.70 km
Stoke-sub-Hamdon Priory (Chantry College)
Highlight • Monument
Despite its name, there isn’t and has never been a priory here. The site was built as a chantry college and was subsequently tenanted after the Dissolution. It’s a fascinating place to wander around and is a particularly good example of hamstone construction.
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9.28 km
Ham Hill Marker Stone
Highlight • Viewpoint
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9.36 km
Ham Hill War Memorial and Stone Circle
Highlight • Monument
Second World War (1939-1945), First World War (1914-1918), Northern Ireland Conflict; The Troubles (1969-1998)
Maker
Ham Hill and Doulting Stone Company (Makers)
Mr W. Bussell of Montacute (Designer)
Ceremony
Unknown
Date: 19 July 1923
Attended by: HRH Prince of Wales KG laid a bronze laurel wreath at the foot of the memorial (to whose column it was later fixed).
Unveiled
Date: 26 September 1920
Attended by: Reverend E. Skilton
Dedicated
Date: 26 September 1920
Attended by: Reverend E. Skilton performed the service. Those present included relatives of the Fallen, and villagers
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10.1 km
Hamdon Hillfort (Ham Hill)
Highlight • Natural Monument
10.3 km
Ham Hill Quarry Earthworks
Highlight • Natural
The quarry has long been defunct and, left to nature’s own devices, it has become an intriguing landscape of grassy mounds. It’s fun to roam around, particularly if you have children in tow.
Tip by
11.4 km
Waterfall at Little Hamdon Mill
Highlight • Other
15.5 km
Wigborough Manor
Highlight • Monument
Fun fact: they hold wedding receptions there, if you’re in the market for a venue.
Tip by
19.4 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
8.99 km
6.62 km
1.62 km
1.23 km
959 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
9.89 km
5.38 km
1.81 km
1.07 km
1.01 km
253 m
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Elevation
Highest point (120 m)
Lowest point (10 m)
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Sunday 31 May
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