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Promontory fort 375m south west of Highfold Farm

4 ha

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BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome4 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦81+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
  • 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

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Robin +78 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Robin +78 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Lowland meadows — marbled white, meadow brown and pollinating insects; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Emperor Dragonfly, Red-headed Cardinal Beetle +1 more · last seen 2025

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: Cotswold Way

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 10 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km

approximate route of Charles II's escape

Named routeRef MWLength 990 kmRegional walking route
Little Avon CircuitWalking route1.5 km

Much is on grass, but the riverside walk is steeper with roots and steps.

Named routeLength 1.5 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Cotswold WayWalking route164 km
Named routeRef CWLength 164 kmNational walking route
Stanley WalkWalking route1 km

The easiest walk. Follows attractive woodland rides, largely level and on grass.

Named routeLength 1 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Frome Valley WalkwayWalking route29 km
Named routeRef FVWLength 29 kmLocal walking route
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Cycling

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Avon CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Chipping Sodbury LinkCycling route
Named routeRef 10Local cycle route
Yate LinkCycling route
Named routeRef 10Local cycle route
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Northern embankment at Horton Hill Fort

Northern embankment at Horton Hill Fort

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