Blackbury Camp: a woodland hillfort walk
The shape of Blackbury Camp becomes clearer as you walk beside its banks. This Iron Age enclosure near Southleigh has a pronounced triangular earthwork at the entrance, now set among trees. It is a history outing you explore on foot, without a museum building or ticketed tour.
For guests at Primrose Cottages, Blackbury offers a woodland alternative to the open viewpoints of the Blackdown Hills. Children interested in old settlements can follow the enclosure's outline and imagine the work needed to build it. In late spring, bluebells add a seasonal reason to visit, with flowering dependent on conditions.
Woodland ground and simple facilities
English Heritage allows access during daylight throughout the year. There is a small car park, but no toilets or refreshments on site. Uneven paths become muddy, and the surrounding ditch can fill after heavy rain. This is natural woodland ground, not a paved circuit.
Dogs are welcome on leads. Keep to paths and protect the earthworks and flowers. The English Heritage visitor page gives current notices.
If archaeology is a particular interest, compare Hembury Hillfort and Dumpdon for other walks during your cottage holiday.