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Cadbury Castle Hillfort – Beacon Hill Viewpoint loop from Corton Denham

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Cadbury Castle Hillfort – Beacon Hill Viewpoint loop from Corton Denham

Moderate

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Cadbury Castle Hillfort – Beacon Hill Viewpoint loop from Corton Denham

02:28

8.75km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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11 m

Pub With Homemade Ginger Beer

Highlight • Other

1.26 km

View from the Ridge

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

1.83 km

View From the Ridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.11 km

View of Cadbury Castle from Parrock Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Parrock Hill has a summit of 179m, with beautiful views of Cadbury Castle and the Dorset countryside. An amazing place to stop for a short break and take in the amazing surroundings.

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3.86 km

Cadbury Castle Hillfort

Highlight • Historical Site

If you have time, try to walk around the Hill Fort!

Cadbury Castle is a Bronze and Iron Age hillfort associated with King Arthur's legendary court at Camelot.

The site …

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3.97 km

View of Cadbury Castle from Stonehill Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views from Stonehill lane near Sutton Montis. The road tops out at 103m above sea level between Cadbury Castle to the north and Parrock hill to the south. Great …

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5.66 km

Old Water Mill

Highlight • Monument

6.48 km

Beacon Hill Viewpoint

Highlight • Historical Site

Beacon Hill is one of the highest viewpoints in Dorset. Its tree-covered summit reaches 84m, and there is a public footpath running roughly north to south over the top. Historically, …

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8.75 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.61 km

1.67 km

391 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.53 km

2.65 km

1.67 km

391 m

352 m

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Thursday 25 June

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Cadbury Castle Hillfort – Beacon Hill Viewpoint loop from Corton Denham

Pub With Homemade Ginger Beer

View from the Ridge

View From the Ridge

View of Cadbury Castle from Parrock Hill

Cadbury Castle Hillfort

View of Cadbury Castle from Stonehill Lane

Old Water Mill

Beacon Hill Viewpoint

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