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Visited 30.7.14 We followed the signs and parked in the small parking area next to the approach road to the farm. A sign states that the parking area closes at 6.30pm in summer and 4.30pm in winter. The weather was bright although there were dark, threatening rain clouds on the horizon. The children were asleep in the car so I followed the path to the hillfort alone. The path runs parallel to the farm access road before crossing a small field of cows and the start of the outer ramparts. (200m walk) The information board states that the hillfort is unexcavated which I found surprising. There are many stones sticking out of the grass on the ramparts which no doubt is what the banks were originally made up of. The site is large but not huge and it doesn’t take long to walk around the entire perimeter. There are good coastal views and in the distance Arthur’s Seat can be seen. Nearby Traprain Law stood out like a beacon as it was lit up by the evening sunshine. On my way back to the car a family arrived with two young children. It is always nice to see children being shown these ancient sites and they will (hopefully) gain a better understanding of their forebears and an appreciation of the importance of these special places. This is a very easy hillfort to access and is well worth a visit if in the area. Another Historic Scotland site knocked off the list!

Posted by CARL 19th August 2014ce

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