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Oldbury Hill

Ightham, West Kent

Oldbury Hill, from National TrustImage: National Trust

Image: National Trust

Oldbury Hill is a National Trust woodland near Ightham crowned by one of the largest Iron Age hillforts in Britain, with earth ramparts around two miles long. Climb through oak, birch and pine to the summit and look for old rock shelters in the sandstone ridge. It is a good hour or two for walkers and history fans.

Highlights

  • Huge Iron Age hillfort ramparts
  • Ancient woodland with heather and bilberry
  • Sandstone rock shelters thought to have been used in prehistoric times
  • Views over the Weald

Good to know

  • Paths are steep in places, so wear sturdy footwear
  • Borough Green station is 2.5 miles away

Getting there

Oldbury Hill, Styants Bottom Road, near Ightham Common, Ightham, Kent, TN15 0ETParking: Small free National Trust car park for about 20 cars, signposted from the A25.

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