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View from Hambledon Hill – Hambledon Hill loop from North Dorset

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View from Hambledon Hill – Hambledon Hill loop from North Dorset

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View from Hambledon Hill – Hambledon Hill loop from North Dorset

01:57

6.35km

220m

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

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

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300 m

View of Rolling Hills in Dorset National Landscape

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If you come on a wet day..... like I did, be super careful on the declines.... the grass is so slippy, and it's easy to take a little tumble n slide.

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1.67 km

View of Dorset National Landscape

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2.49 km

Gravel Climb in Dorset National Landscape

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2.57 km

Harsh Double-Track Uphill

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This is super fun going down!

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4.92 km

Great views across Dorset from the trig point and path junction on Hambledon Hill. To the north is the iron age hill fort and burial mounds and you can see Hod Hill to the south.
It's a bit of a climb up to hear from any direction but the descents are fun once you make it.

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Hambledon Hill Iron Age hill fort

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Hambledon Hill is hailed as one of the best-preserved Iron Age hill forts in Britain and is one of the most iconic Neolithic landscapes in Europe. Towering 623 feet (190 m) above the Blackmore Vale and the River Stour, you are afforded breathtaking views which stretch into the neighbouring counties of Wiltshire and Somerset. The site, which is managed by the National Trust, is also considered one of the best examples of an unimproved calcareous grassland in England and is home to many rare plant and animal species. For more information, visit: nationaltrust.org.uk/hambledon-hill.

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Hambledon Hill

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Hambledon Hill was an Iron Age hill fort with great views across the surrounding lower lying countryside. Today the area is managed by the National Trust to preserve the ancient earth works and maintain this important habitat. The sunny chalk grassland supports at least 28 species of butterfly and many rare plants.
The running along or around the hill is fun, underfoot it's grippy and forgiving allowing fast descents.

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4.07 km

2.10 km

Surfaces

3.69 km

2.48 km

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Sunday 5 July

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View from Hambledon Hill – Hambledon Hill loop from North Dorset

View of Rolling Hills in Dorset National Landscape

View of Dorset National Landscape

Gravel Climb in Dorset National Landscape

Hambledon Hill Climb

Harsh Double-Track Uphill