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Hambledon Hill, Shroton, Dorset

This walk climbs Hambledon Hill from Shroton. It returns to Shroton via a different route. Extend the walk to 4.5 miles or 7.3 Km by walking around the ramparts of the Iron Age fort.

See the detailed walk directions. Alternatively download the picture guide [help] for this walk.

Hambledon Hill is a spectacular archeological site with neolithic enclosures and an Iron Age Fort on the hilltop. It is also a National Nature Reserve, it is an important chalk downland habitat for flowers and butterflies. Allow plenty of time to explore.

Please check our walk preparation guide.

Distance: 2.7 miles / 4.3 km Date: May 2010 Climb: 620 feet / 188 m Walk Duration: 1 hr 35 mins Difficulty: Moderate Calories used: 430 kcals

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