Badbury Hill facts for kids
Badbury Hill is a special hill located near Faringdon in Oxfordshire, England. It's a popular spot for people to visit and enjoy nature. This hill was once part of Berkshire county but moved to Oxfordshire in 1974.
At the very top of Badbury Hill, you'll find an ancient site called Badbury Camp. This was an Iron Age hill fort, which means it was a fortified village built by people living thousands of years ago. It was mostly circular, but much of it was flattened in the early 1800s. Some historians even think this might be where the famous King Arthur fought a big battle called the Battle of Mons Badonicus against the Anglo-Saxons around the 5th or 6th century.
Today, Badbury Camp is a beautiful wooded area known as Badbury Clump. It covers about nine acres and is famous for its amazing display of bluebell flowers in May. It's a favorite place for walkers and people with dogs. The National Trust now looks after this historic and natural site.
Badbury Hill is also a fun place for adventure sports! Mountain boarders and bikers love to use the downhill course built on the side of the hill. A local club called MEBA helps keep this course in great shape with permission from the Forestry Commission.
Where is Badbury Hill?
Badbury Hill is located west of Faringdon in Oxfordshire. It sits above the small village of Great Coxwell. From the hill, you can see amazing views. To the south, you'll see the beautiful Vale of White Horse. To the north, you can look out over the Thames Valley.
