Little Solsbury Hill
Rising just outside Bath, Little Solsbury Hill is an Iron Age hill fort whose grassy ramparts crown a flat-topped plateau with commanding views across the Avon valley. Made famous beyond archaeology by Peter Gabriel's 1977 song, the hill rewards a short but brisk climb with a profound sense of ancient occupation — the earthwork defences are still clearly readable in the landscape. On a clear day the panorama stretches from Bath's golden Georgian rooftops to the Cotswold escarpment beyond.
- Iron Age hill fort earthworks
- Panoramic views over Bath
- Inspiration for Peter Gabriel's classic song
Best for walkers, history explorers, and music lovers with a taste for the lyrical.
Things to see at Little Solsbury Hill
Tick these off when you visit — open the place in Manorhop to save your progress.
- Iron Age Ramparts
- Hillfort Earthworks
- Panoramic View Over Bath
- The Summit Plateau