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South West England

Shillingstone Hill – Hodway Lane Trail Intersection loop from Shillingstone

Hiking trails & Routes

South West England

Shillingstone Hill – Hodway Lane Trail Intersection loop from Shillingstone

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Shillingstone Hill – Hodway Lane Trail Intersection loop from Shillingstone

02:16

7.74km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

2.01 km

Steep Climb in Dorset National Landscape

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2

2.84 km

Shillingstone Hill

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Shillingstone Hill is a tranquil place where you can escape the crowds and enjoy views over the Dorset countryside. The summit is close to peaceful woodland and there are plenty of paths to explore.

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3

4.98 km

The Black Cat Cafe

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If you are travelling the Dorset trail way I highly recommend this cafe for a pit stop it’s only just opened and the coffee was amazing 😋 lovely friendly
staff and dogs are welcome x

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4

5.16 km

Hodway Lane Trail Intersection

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intersection with the trail

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5

5.25 km

View of Hod Hill

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Was nice to see the Hod from a distance. On a hike route I'd done Hambledon and Hod on same day, in really bad conditions. worth a go up there

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7.74 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.40 km

1.25 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.41 km

2.01 km

1.06 km

982 m

275 m

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Highest point (230 m)

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