A short walk around the ancient hilltop fort, the largest and most complex Iron Age hill fort in Britain.
The approach to the fort from the car park.
A slightly closer look at the eastern end of the fort.
From the top you get a good view to the north of Poundbury, the new Duchy of Cornwall urban extension to Dorchester.
This view shows the depth of the defensive ditches. For more information about Maiden Castle follow this link.
These are the remains of the Romano-British Temple.
A six Spot Burnet Moth on a thistle.
A few poppies left in the corner of the wheat field.
A final view of Poundbury taken from the car park. Follow this link to the next stop at Weymouth.