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Historic site

Brent Knoll hillfort and associated field system

✦ Ancient woodland6 ha

Plan your visit

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome6 ha

Best for

3 activities

Heritage

Strong match

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Strong match

Ancient woodland

Free

Dog walks

Good match

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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4 signed routes nearby · 9 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
The Butcombe TrailWalking route74 km
Named routeRef BUTLength 74 kmRegional walking route
The Mendip TrailWalking route
Named routeRef MTRegional walking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: Brean Down to MineheadWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
West Mendip WayWalking route48 km
Named routeRef WMWLength 48 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

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19 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 33Cycling route
Named routeRef 33National Cycle Network
National Cycle Network Route 33 (Alt)Cycling route
Named routeRef 33 (Alt)National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route7.4 km
Named routeRef 33Length 7.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface other
Main RouteCycling route607 m
Named routeRef 33Length 607 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route242 m
Named routeRef 33Length 242 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route318 m
Named routeRef 33Length 318 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

About this historic site

Scheduled Monument

Wildlife to spot

Photos

15 photos from nearby open sources

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Visiting this spring

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
  • 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
  • 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
✦ Ancient✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat

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