Dundon Beacon — Attraction in Compton Dundon

Dundon Beacon is an Iron Age hillfort, located between Somerton and Compton Dundon. It is a now a nature reserve that is looked after by the Somerset Wildlife Trust. Dundon Beacon is tranquil place with lots of variety to the wildlife,. Once you are there, it feels like you are on your own little planet, all you can hear is nature, you can see the cars passing bye down below like a silent movie. Take a picnic and relax for...

This Iron Age Hill Fort is such a beautiful place to explore. I was very surprised at how huge the whole area actually is. There is a large woodland area all around the fort itself. it's a very natural managed woodland as well, which is nice to see in our modern times. Then, getting all the way to the top of the hill you are greeted with a huge meadow and trees. Amazing place to visit. Such...

Really lovely walk, I turned off left up some wooden steps just after you go through the first main metal gate and this was much better than walking up the hill! I parked in the church car park and had no complaints. Views aren’t great but it’s lovely...