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Gold Hill, Shaftesbury – View of Castle Hill loop from Shaftesbury

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Gold Hill, Shaftesbury – View of Castle Hill loop from Shaftesbury

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Gold Hill, Shaftesbury – View of Castle Hill loop from Shaftesbury

00:58

3.38km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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13 m

Town Council Building

Highlight • Monument

By the time of the Dissolution of the Monasteries under King Henry VIII in 1539, Shaftesbury Abbey was the second wealthiest nunnery in the country. It was the last abbey …

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69 m

Gold Hill, Shaftesbury

Highlight • Climb

Made famous by the Hovis advert in 1973, the cobbled climb of Gold Hill has just got more and more loved by the nation as the years have passed. The …

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296 m

View from Park Walk over Dorset Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views from the vantage point of Park Walk over the surrounding Dorset countryside.

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914 m

St James's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

St. James's Church in Shaftesbury is a historic church with a long-standing connection to the town, particularly the area at the bottom of the hill known as St James, which …

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2.67 km

Based on historical and archaeological information, the oldest surviving residential building in Shaftesbury is believed to be Edwardstow, located on Bimport.
The central part of the house is thought to …

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2.94 km

View of Castle Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Castle Hill is another great viewpoint.

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3.24 km

Holy Trinity Church, Shaftesbury

Highlight • Historical Site

Holy Trinity Church was rebuilt in 1842 and is situated in a pretty churchyard with great views.

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3.35 km

St Peter's Church, Shaftesbury

Highlight • Historical Site

St Peters is the most ancient of all the churches in Shaftesbury and stands in the High Street. The registers date from 1623. It was built in the latter part of the 15th century.

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3.38 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.14 km

889 m

348 m

Surfaces

1.68 km

1.17 km

527 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Saturday 29 August

21°C

13°C

91 %

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Gold Hill, Shaftesbury – View of Castle Hill loop from Shaftesbury

Town Council Building

Gold Hill, Shaftesbury

View from Park Walk over Dorset Countryside

St James's Church

Edwardstow

View of Castle Hill

Holy Trinity Church, Shaftesbury

St Peter's Church, Shaftesbury

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