Rowberrow & Dolebury Warren Hike, Part VI
Channel: semw52
Date: 2021-09-27

The ascent of the Iron Age Hill Fort at Rowberrow and Dolebury Warren approaching from the East after  skirting the west side of the Rowberrow Woods and curling round following narrow stony paths and then  over a stile for views upwards.......I tiptoed  past a large herd of resting cows who showed no interest in  my presence at all---phew---these cows  have always seemed ok when I have passed them before but it is still wise  to be prepared so I never recommenced  the video  ,keeping as quiet as possible, until I reached the gate---here I stop for a breather, a drink, a banana and a twirl bar----then off  admiring the beautiful views of the Mendip Hills and the AONB----I spot just 2 people in the distance---I walk thru a small copse and then upwards towards the main bosom of the Hill fort---once at the top the views are amazing----the fort has a very commanding position, panoramic views of the landscape----the Iron Age  tribes here would have had views of the other forts at Banwell , Worlebury and Cadbury-----the fort features and architecture would have been  much bigger with high palisades and a type of  sheltered bailey for the  huts and residential areas----and to keep their animals----great views of the stars at night as well here---but very exposed to the  elements---Fortunately I  was the only  person on the top for a short while but enough time to enjoy the beauty ---a great Hill Fort indeed------you can feel the spirits of the past here......