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Iron Age settlement and associated field system on Smedmore Hill

10 ha

📷 Jim Champion · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome10 ha

Getting here

50.61650, -2.09439

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦88+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Kestrel
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Kestrel, Blackbird +85 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Kestrel, Blackbird +85 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Amanita citrina, Turkeytail, Razor Strop Fungus +140 more · last seen 2024

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

11 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Purbeck WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 51: Lulworth Cove to Worth Matravers)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 52: Worth Matravers to South Haven Point)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
The Hardy WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Lulworth Range WalksWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

12 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 2Cycling route

National Cycle Route 2 Christchurch to Axminster

Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Castle RideCycling route
Named routeRef 3Local cycle route
Poole Harbour Trails - BCycling route
Named routeRef pht-bLocal cycle route
Purbeck RideCycling route
Named routeRef 6Regional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route443 m
Named routeRef 2Length 443 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
Main RouteCycling route305 m
Named routeRef 2Length 305 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Rempstone RideMountain bike route
Named routeRef 2
Priest's WayMountain bike route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Track on Smedmore Hill

📷 Jim Champion · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Track on Smedmore Hill

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