Hod Hill is a large hill fort in the Blackmore Vale, 3 miles north-west of Blandford Forum. The fort sits on a 143 m chalk hill of the same name that lies between the adjacent Dorset Downs and Cranborne Chase. There are fine views from the top.
31 species of butterfly have been seen here. A good site for orchids.
Habitat and features
Flowery chalk banks and woodland edge.
What to see
Butterflies
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Moths
Six-spot Burnet, Burnet Companion
Other species
Yellowhammer
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Ownership
National Trust
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