Clearbury Ring

Clearbury Ring is an Iron Age hill fort approximately 5 miles via footpaths from Downton. It’s a scheduled monument occupying a prominent hilltop overlooking the valley of the River Avon, at an altitude of 142 metres (466 ft) above mean sea level. The hillfort is adjacent to the Clearbury Down Site of Special Scientific Interest, but is not included within it. In 1632, Clearbury Ring was recorded as Clereburu. A circular walk of approximately 10 miles from Downton is possible by going up Wick Lane and turning right on Wick Down beyond Grim’s Ditch to Clearbury Ring. Return by descending on the footpath towards Matrimony Farm, crossing the A338 and returning to Downton via the Avon Valley Path.