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butterflies in summer |
Spectacular views across North Somerset
and the Mendips made Dolebury Warren the natural choice
for an imposing Iron Age hill fort. Today, wildflowers
carpet the grassy ramparts and hill slopes, attracting
rare butterflies.
What
to look out for
Small scabious, early purple orchid
and eyebright flower in the limestone grassland which
covers the summit and slopes. The unusual mixture of
wildflowers makes this a nationally important site
for wildlife. Here 'lime-loving' plants like rockrose
flourish alongside such 'acid-loving' plants as bell
heather, which survive on patches of acidic sand blown
onto the site during the ice age.
Late May to August is the best time to see wildflowers
and butterflies, including small blues and marbled
whites, but the spectacular views will be enjoyed whatever
the season.
The visible remains of Dolebury's past include the
imposing double ramparts of an Iron Age hill fort and
a medieval rabbit warren.
Further information
Dolebury Warren is an SSSI. It is
owned by the National Trust and managed by Avon Wildlife
Trust.
Access
Please keep dogs on leads - sheep are
usually present on the hill. Some gravelled paths and
steps, but strenuous in places. No suitable access for
wheelchairs or pushchairs.
| Bike |
View a location map of the
reserve on the National
Cycle Network website. |
| Public transport |
Go to www.traveline.org.uk |
| Car |
Take the A38 southwards from
Churchill village and after the red brick terrace houses turn left into Dolebury Bottom. Follow the road which runs parallel with the A38. Please drive
slowly along the lane & park in the small car park. Follow
the footpaths to the summit.
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