Located between Burrough on the Hill and Somerby, south of Melton Mowbray, Burrough Hill Country Park is one of the most striking and historic features in the landscape of eastern Leicestershire. The well-preserved Iron Age hill fort dramatically crowns a steep-sided promontory of land reaching 210m (690 ft), with superb views. A prominent landmark and ready-made arena, the hill has long been a place for public recreation. As well as the grassy hilltop the country park offers diverse wildlife habitats and varied areas to visit. Historically the area was pasture - famous for foxhunting and as a reputed birthplace of Stilton cheese. Today much land is arable, but dairy, beef and sheep also feature.

Since 1970 Leicestershire County Council has leased this 35 hectare site from the Ernest Cook Trust.

Visitor Information

Pay and display car park, £2.50 all day parking. Please note exact money is needed
Somerby Road, Burrough on the Hill, Melton Mowbray, LE14 2QZ.
Car park is open daily, dawn til dusk
Some uneven paths around the site
Find out about our Car Park Season Tickets
Bus Routes: Veolia 113, West End Travel Rural Rider 5 (Weds). For more information contact Traveline
Location Map

What to See and Do

A toposcope - shows the direction and distance to landmarks around
A Trig. point - built by Ordnance Survey to mount surveyors' equipment, the triangulation pillar is 210m above sea level
Interesting variety of plants and animals
Well preserved Iron Age Hill Fort