Hambledon Hill NNR is an area of dramatic chalk grassland that rises steeply between the Stour and Iwerne valleys. Main habitats: lowland grassland Area: 73 hectares Management: Hambledon Hill is managed by Natural England and the National Trust. Features of interest The hilltop is encircled by an Iron Age earthwork and there are extensive and complex Neolithic features, making it a site of major archaeological importance. The grassland provides the main wildlife interest at the site but there are also areas of mixed scrub and a small yew wood. See the site visitor leaflet for more information about the reserve, its wildlife and archaeology. There’s also a natural history leaflet for this reserve. Directions Two major trails cross the reserve, the Stour Valley Way and the Wessex Ridgeway. Child Okeford is on Route 25 of the Sustrans National Cycle Network. The nearest train station is Gillingham Regular bus services run along the A350 from Gillingham to Blandford Forum, within 2 km of the reserve. There are less frequent services from Gillingham to Child Okeford. For details see the Transport Direct website Access to the reserve is via minor roads from the A357 and A350. There is a car park on the minor road from Child Okeford immediately to the south of the reserve. Contact For more information about the reserve contact Natural England Enquiries, telephone 0300 060 3900, email enquiries@naturalengland.org.uk