Cadbury Castle Hillfort
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A prehistoric site overlooking the Exe valley stands the remains of an Iron Age defended hilltop site - known as Cadbury Castle.
The views are simply breathtaking, with Dartmoor and Exmoor easily visible.
The hilltop is part of the Fursdon estate. While walking around the site there are a number of information boards providing the rich history of the site.
The view is stunning and a must see for any visitor.
There is no official parking for the site but locals use the lay-by or the wider part of the lane near the church.
Why not take a walk up to the hilltop to see for yourself.
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This is low level walking with few or no gradients. This may be along a road or tarmacked path. Suitable for all levels of walkers, pushchairs and wheelchair users. Comfortable shoes or trainers can be worn.
For reasonably fit walkers with no mobility or specific health problems. Some gradients or uneven terrain. May include unsurfaced rural paths through woodlands or fields and may have a style. The route maybe less obviously marked in some sections. Walking boots and warm waterproof clothing are recommended.
Good level of fitness and walking experience, some steep climbs and open country with less well marked sections of the route. Unsurfaced rural paths with rough and uneven terrain. Suitable for more experienced and prepared walkers. May require a compass and map. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are essential.
For very experienced and fit walkers only, will need to use compass and map, could have steep inclines and uneven terrain, may need additional technical skills eg scrambling, crampons etc. You must plan your walk beforehand.
Suitable for beginners in good health with basic bike skills. Relatively flat and wide trail suitable for most types of bike.
Suitable for riders in good health with basic off-road riding skills. Some singletrack sections and small obstacles of root and rock may be present. Suitable for basic mountain bikes.
Suitable for proficient mountain bikers with good off-road riding skills and fitness. Route may contain some challenging climbs, tricky descents and technical features such as drop-offs and large rocks. Suitable for good mountain bikes.
Suitable for expert mountain bikers with high level of fitness. Route may contain greater challenge and difficulty. Riders should expect large and unavoidable features. Suitable for quality off-road mountain bikes.