Iron Age Hill Fort

Grass-covered earthworks rise from the Somerset levels in what was once a fortified settlement commanding views across the Bristol Channel. This Iron Age hill fort sits just outside Burnham-on-Sea, where ancient ramparts and ditches still mark the boundaries of a community that thrived here over two millennia ago.

Walking the perimeter takes about twenty minutes, following the raised banks that once supported wooden palisades. The defensive earthworks remain impressively intact, though you'll need a good imagination to picture the roundhouses and workshops that once filled the interior. History enthusiasts will appreciate the strategic positioning - whoever lived here had clear sightlines in all directions.

Families staying at nearby holiday parks like Warren Farm or Diamond Farm will find it makes a decent stretch-the-legs stop, though younger children might lose interest after the initial scramble up the banks. The site is always accessible and there's no admission fee, making it an easy add-on to a day at Brean or exploring Burnham-on-Sea's seafront.

Expect to spend 30-45 minutes here unless you're particularly keen on archaeology. The walk from the road is short but can be muddy after rain. It's hardly Maiden Castle, but for a free glimpse into Iron Age Somerset, it does the job well enough.