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Cadbury Camp
Iron Age hill fort on the ridge above the village of Tickenham in North Somerset
Above Tickenham, Nr Clevedon, North Somerset, BS20
Opening times for 21 December 2024
Asset Opening time Countryside Dawn - Dusk MTWTFSS2526272829301234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303112345OpenPartially openClosedThe hillfort is located on the Tickenham ridge 330ft (100m) above the village. A steep footpath leads up to the hillfort from the village, the surface is mostly grassy with a stile into the field.
By road
North Somerset, between Clevedon and Nailsea on B3130, above Tickenham village. Footpath begins near Tickenham village hall - look for public footpath sign.
On foot
There are several footpaths to the site from Tickenham
By train
Mainline station at Nailsea, 2 miles (3.2km)
By bus
Services X7 and 364, Bristol to Clevedon
By bicycle
Near to National Cycle Network Route 41 down in the Gordano valley to the north. A bridleway runs across the northern edge of the site
Highlights
Hillfort
Iron Age hillfort on the ridge above the village of Tickenham in North Somerset.
Things to see and do
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Things to see and do at Cadbury Camp
Sweeping views can be found from the top of Cadbury Camp with buzzards circling overhead, amazing sunsets, wild flowers in spring and a variety of fungi in autumn.
Top trails
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Cadbury Camp hill walk
Climb up to the site of this Iron Age hillfort for stunning views across the Severn Estuary and Mendip Hills and a chance to spot wildlife including adders.
Trail
Cadbury Camp ramble
On this short Somerset walk, you'll encounter a variety of wildlife, the Cadbury Camp Iron Age hillfort, plus views across the Severn Estuary and Mendip Hills.
Places to stay
Chaplain's Lodge
This Victorian gate lodge has been elegantly restored and has a huge private garden.
Chaplain's House
On the edge of the Tyntesfield estate, this Gothic Revival style house makes a striking holiday escape.
Summerhouse Cottage
On the Tyntesfield estate, this former hunting lodge has an octagonal summerhouse and farmland views.
Upcoming events
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About Cadbury Camp
Tucked away from the main road, Cadbury Camp offers peace and tranquility with great views south to the Mendips and beyond to the Quantocks, Exmoor and Flat and Steep Holm in the Severn Estuary. To the west you can see south Wales and the Brecon Beacons, and follow the Severn Estuary up to the two bridges.
It was once part of the Clevedon Court estate belonging to the Elton family, but its history goes back much further. Archaeological evidence shows use of the site from Neolithic times up to the 1940s.
The Iron Age hill fort was constructed and occupied from the 6th-century BC to the mid-1st century AD.
The limestone grassland has never been affected by modern farming methods, making it a good spot to see a variety of wild flowers.
History
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The Iron Age past of Cadbury Camp
The gentle grass banks of Cadbury Camp are not a natural feature of the landscape but were created by man and once lived in by ancestors about whom there are only a few clues.
Our work
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Our work at Cadbury Camp
We have entered into a Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) agreement with Natural England to help us manage Cadbury Camp. Find out about what this means.
Support us
Volunteer with us
Search for live volunteering opportunities, or register your interest with Cadbury Camp.