Hambledon Hill

Hambledon Hill is a prominent chalk hill crowned by a massive Neolithic causewayed enclosure and Iron Age hill fort, with earthworks spanning over 5,000 years of human activity. The site saw dramatic conflict during the English Civil War when Clubmen, local people opposing both sides, were routed by Oliver Cromwell's forces. The steep slopes support species-rich chalk grassland with orchids, butterflies, and commanding views over the Blackmore Vale.