Eggardon Hillfort
Nr Askerwell
BRIDPORT
Dorset
DT6 3TF
BRIDPORT
Dorset
DT6 3TF
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| 2020 Opening (1 January 2020 - 31 December 2020) |
|---|
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Free Admission | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
From Dorchester take A35 towards Bridport, following the Roman road. After 3 miles (5km) the main road leaves the old route and drops down into Winterbourne Abbas. The Roman road still exists as a minor road, so take this road and after another 3 miles (5km), you'll see the hill fort at a crossroads. Turn left here towards Askerwell and continue for 220yd (200m). Park in lay-by on leftParking: Park in lay-by (SY546942), cross the road and take the footpath towards the sourthern rampartsSatNav: Nearest postcode is DT6 3TF.
By train: Maiden Newton train station is approximately 5 miles away. From the station follow signs to Tollerford, cross the river and follow the lane to Wynford Eagle. Turn right and climb steeply uphill along another lane which will bring you out opposite the hill fort.
By bus: From Dorchester, the First 31 and South West Coaches 212 bus routes both go through Maiden Newton. From there, take the South West Coaches 73 bus and alight at Nettlecombe 'The Square'. It's a 35 minute walk to Eggardon Hill. On foot: From Nettlecombe follow a track which begins through Marsh Farm. You will rejoin the lane from Powerstock which leads dramatically onto the ramparts of Eggardon Hill.
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