Frankenbury Hill Fort — New Forest National Park
Frankenbury Hill Fort — New Forest National Park
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Frankenbury Hill Fort — New Forest National Park
01:08
4.23km
50m
Hiking
A quiet field and woodland walk to an Iron Age hill fort. Then, continue to a stream-side hamlet on the edge of Castle Hill. There are views across the beautiful Avon Valley with its wildlife-rich water meadows and pasture and an optional detour to Castle Hill fort before returning along field and woodland paths to Godshill.
Last updated: June 13, 2024
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
Get Directions
63 m
The Fighting Cocks Pub
Highlight • Pub
Tip by
1.32 km
Folds Farm Footbridge
Highlight • Forest
Tip by
2.84 km
View of Avon Valley from Frankenbury Hill Fort
Highlight • Historical Site
The steep natural slopes on your left from the western and souther side defences of the fort. The north-east sides were defended by simply a bank and ditch. The fort encloses eleven acres and various artefacts have been found, including Iron Age and Roman pottery and coins.
Tip by
4.23 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
3.40 km
377 m
219 m
117 m
105 m
Surfaces
2.64 km
1.16 km
313 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
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Tuesday 1 September
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14°C
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Comments
March 17, 2024
A quiet field and woodland walk to an Iron Age hill fort. Then, continue to a stream-side hamlet on the edge of Castle Hill. There are views across the beautiful Avon Valley with its wildlife-rich water meadows and pasture and an optional detour to Castle Hill fort before returning along field and woodland paths to Godshill.
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