About Slight univallate hillfort 190m north west of Westleigh
Little Solsbury Hill is a small flat-topped hill and the site of an Iron Age hillfort, above the village of Batheaston in Somerset, England. The hill rises to 191 metres (627 ft) above the River Avon, which is just over 2 kilometres (1 mi) to the south, and gives views of the city of Bath and the surrounding area. It is within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +64 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +64 more · last seen 2026
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Insect spotting
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Chalk and limestone grassland — chalkhill blue, adonis blue and rare moths; Insects — Meadow Brown, Small White, Large White +210 more · last seen 2025
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Heritage
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Historic site
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Foraging
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Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
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Seasonal nature
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Plants — Rambling Tail-moss, Wall Scalewort, Caper Spurge +1 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Rambling Tail-moss, Wall Scalewort, Caper Spurge +1 more · last seen 2025
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Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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6 signed routes nearby · 34 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Macmillan WayWalking route290 km▾
Named routeRef MWALength 290 kmListed length 461Regional walking route
Bath Skyline WalkWalking route9.6 km▾
An elevated clockwise circular with panoramic views of the Bath landscape. The contrast of the city, so close to this rural haven, has earned the area World Heritage Site status. Roads, surfaced paths, steep hills, a rocky uneven section, steps & a stile.
Named routeRef BSLength 9.6 kmDuration 03:30-04:00Round tripLocal walking route
Limestone LinkWalking route58 km▾
Named routeRef LLLength 58 kmRegional walking route
Kennet and Avon Canal TrailWalking route140 km▾
Rivers linked by a canal. The name refers to the entire navigable length. From Bristol the way is the Avon. The canal is from Bath to Newbury. From there to Reading the way is the Kennet. 53 locks to Summit Pound (150 m asl) and 54 down to Reading.
Named routeRef K&ALength 140 kmRegional walking route
Cotswold WayWalking route164 km▾
Named routeRef CWLength 164 kmNational walking route
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Cycling
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98 signed routes nearby
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Bath Two Tunnels CircuitCycling route▾
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Bristol & Bath Railway PathCycling route▾
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EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 4Cycling route▾
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 3Cycling route▾
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
National Cycle Network Route 4Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 4National Cycle Network
Two Tunnels GreenwayCycling route▾
Named routeRef 244National Cycle Network
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Horse riding
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3 public paths nearby
Public paths
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
