Festival of Archaeology Walk
We have tried to be clear about the distance of the walk, the time it might take, the stiles and obstacles that may be encountered along the way. But in the end it is for you to be sure that you only sign up for the walk if you are comfortable you can do it; the guides are not responsible for checking that you are fit enough, appropriately dressed or otherwise capable of completing the walk. Please read and be aware of our Terms and Conditions before booking to join.
The walk can be booked by visiting the 'Book' page and following the instructions there. Online booking will close at the end of the day before the walk departs.
Festival of Archaeology 2026
Rambling around the Ramparts:
A guided walk of Burrough Hill in its landscape
Sunday 19th July 2026
Depart 12 noon
30 spaces available (plus extra 'Ramparts Only' spaces), booking required.
5 miles (approx 3 hours walking)
Meet in the car park at Burrough Hill Country Park, Somerby Road, Burrough on the Hill, LE14 2QZ. There is a charge for the car park of up to £5.50 - for information see www.leicscountryparks.org.uk/burrough-hill-country-park/
Burrough Hill is Leicestershire’s finest Iron Age hillfort located in spectacular High Leicestershire countryside. Join John Thomas & Andy Hyam (ULAS) and Karen Medhurst (Somerby Festival of Walking) for a 5 mile guided walk of the Burrough Hill landscape, finishing with a tour of the hillfort ramparts and description of the recent excavations by the University of Leicester, which John and Andy co-directed.
Departing from Burrough Hill Country Park Car Park, we will take footpaths, bridleways and quiet lanes to spiral around the hillfort, giving views from all sides, stopping along the way for John and Andy to talk about some of the landscape history around the hillfort.
If you would prefer not to join the 5 mile walk, and just join us for the hillfort ramparts at the end, you are welcome to do so, although we can only give an estimated time of arrival (est. 2pm), so you will need to be flexible about the start time of this last leg of the walk. When booking insert 'Ramparts Only' as your chosen walk.
There are no stiles on this route. Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome.
The walk is free of charge, but donations are gratefully received.