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

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South West England

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

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5.0

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

00:35

5.51km

70m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Guest House

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4.73 km

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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4.78 km

Shaftesbury High Street

Highlight • Settlement

A small historic market town in Dorset. With origins going back to the Saxon times. Several cafe's and shops in the high street. We like Gold Hill café at the top of the famous Gold Hill cobbled street (separate highlight).

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4.79 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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4.81 km

King Alfred's Kitchen

Highlight • Other

King Alfred's Cafe, perfect for a bacon butty stop!

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4.92 km

Bell Street Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Just a normal, paid parking lot 🤷

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5.25 km

View of Castle Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Castle Hill is another great viewpoint.

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5.51 km

End point

Guest House

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.52 km

1.74 km

904 m

225 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.95 km

1.94 km

596 m

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Wednesday 10 June

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8°C

92 %

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