Dumpdon Hill Fort (NT)

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Overview

An impressive Iron Age hill fort, Dumpdon sits on one of the largest and most striking hills in the beautiful Otter Valley. The climb is well worth the effort, offering fantastic views of the surrounding area. Explore these impressive defensive earthworks before visiting the mysterious small beech forest behind. Not far from the site Exmoor ponies can be seen grazing on the Rough.

Location

Dumpdon Lane, near Beacon, HONITON, EX14

About the area

Devon sums up all that is best about the British landscape, with its magnificent coastlines, two historic cities, the world-famous Dartmoor National Park and south Devon’s glorious English Riviera. A fashionable and much-loved holiday destination, hiking and cycling in the National Parks is extremely popular among visitors, with a great choice of off-road routes.

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Dumpdon Hill Fort (NT)

Dumpdon Lane, near Beacon, HONITON, EX14

01752 346585

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Dumpdon Hill Fort (NT)

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Overview

An impressive Iron Age hill fort, Dumpdon sits on one of the largest and most striking hills in the beautiful Otter Valley. The climb is well worth the effort, offering fantastic views of the surrounding area. Explore these impressive defensive earthworks before visiting the mysterious small beech forest behind. Not far from the site Exmoor ponies can be seen grazing on the Rough.

Location

Dumpdon Lane, near Beacon, HONITON, EX14

About the area

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Devon sums up all that is best about the British landscape, with its magnificent coastlines, two historic cities, the world-famous Dartmoor National Park and south Devon’s glorious English Riviera. A fashionable and much-loved holiday destination, hiking and cycling in the National Parks is extremely popular among visitors, with a great choice of off-road routes.